
Dr. John R Merten MD
Family Practitioner
2145 Mount Pleasant Blvd Se Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. John Merten is a family practitioner practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Merten specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Merten possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1988
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Janine Talty D.O.2702 Brambleton Avenue Roanoke Virginia 24015
- Dr. Ayesha Nazli M.D.4910 Valley View Blvd Nw Roanoke VA 24012
- Dr. Julia T Hemphill MD6920 Roanoke Rd Shawsville VA 24162
- Dr. Apollo Y Leong M.D.1930 BRAEBURN CIR SALEM VA 24153
- Dr. Steven Ridout MD4615 Huntridge Rd Roanoke VA 24012
- Dr. Charles Emerson Lamb M.D.1970 ROANOKE BLVD SALEM VA 24153
Nearest Hospitals
CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
1906 BELLEVIEW AVENUE, SE ROANOKE VA 24014LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTERl
1900 ELECTRIC ROAD SALEM VA 24153CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151