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Dr. Alan Merin, MD

Dr. Alan Merin, MD

Nephrology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a nephrologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Heart Hospital and Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

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903 Austin Hwy San Antonio, TX 78209

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He saved my mom’s life! He currently treats my husband. The staff is friendly. I cannot thank Dr. Merin enough for all the special care and medical judgment to my family!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ivonne Diaz – Apr 15, 2021
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Doctor Merin cuts straight to the chase and gets the job done. He does not have the best bedside manner and is very quick-witted, a very sharp individual who has been around the block. He understands the game with insurance and knows how to look out for his patients best interest. He will advocate to the ends of the world for his patients when working with other doctors, nursing homes, and when your in the hospital. He truly is a real person that is more than willing to help his patients and has given my mom a few times over an extra nine lives. If it wasn't for him looking out for his patients so thoroughly we would have had a worse off outcome. It has come to the point were our whole family has all used him for getting a snapshot on our health. Anna runs the appointments, insurance and everything and really looks out for Dr. Merin. Lastly, Audrey is an Angel who helps in the office too and helps keep Dr. Merin in check. It all works and they are a great bunch. Five Stars for t
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Humpty Dumpty gets put back together – Jun 16, 2020
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Excellent MD even though a nephrologist he is an excellent endocrinologist. Takes good care of me highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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LRD in San Antonio, TX – Jan 30, 2019
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Dr. Merin is excellent. His staff and him are very caring and thorough. He caught my diabetes when my primary doctor who I have been going to for years didn't. After years of frustration and feeling sick with all the classic (you have diabetes signs) I took upon myself to my the best diabetes doctor in the city of San Antonio and did. Thank you doctor Merin for saving my life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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MAK in Converse, TX – Mar 16, 2017
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Extremely intelligent and beyond compassionate. He comes off as a loud New Yorker but he is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He saved my life...need I say more? PS Anna and Audrey (his sweet wife) who work in the office are sooo sweet and always helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Patient102 – Nov 13, 2016
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Straight to the point. Very thorough, draws his own blood and has the patients best interest in mind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Brenda in San Antonio, TX – Jan 27, 2016
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Dr. Alan Merin, MD is a nephrologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Heart Hospital and Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Southwestern

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • University Hosps Case West Res University

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • University Hosps-case West Res University

    Internship Hospital, 1977

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
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American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Office903 Austin Hwy San Antonio, TX 78209
1
(210) 826-3700

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(210) 224-1079
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(210) 641-6000
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