Dr. Paul Merkle
Orthopedist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
1200 N State St Los Angeles CA, 90033Rating
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About
Dr. Paul Merkle is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Merkle specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system in children. As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Merkle tends to childrens bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons can treat newborns to teenagers. Some conditions Dr. Merkle treats include gait abnormalities like limping, limp and spine deformities, broken bones and bone and joint infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1990
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