Dr. Jan M Merin MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
3917 West Rd Los Alamos NM, 87544About
Dr. Jan Merin is an oncologist practicing in Los Alamos, NM. Dr. Merin specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Merin manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1989
Texas A&M University, TX 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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