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Dr. Alexander Merkler, MD

Dr. Alexander Merkler, MD

Neurology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Merkler, MD is a neurologist in New York, NY and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newyork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Locations

Practice

Neurology - Upper East Side520 E 70th St # 607 New York, NY 10021
1
New Patient?
(718) 502-8164

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Merkler is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens Flushing, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Merkler specializes in the areas of Neurocritical Care & Neurology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ See hospitals

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About Me

biography

Dr. Merkler is a native New Yorker who received his undergraduate degree from Brown University where he graduated magna cum laude. Dr. Merkler earned his medical degree from New York University where he received the prestigious Rosenbluth Grant...read more
  • Neurology

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurocritical Care
Neurology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St
    Flushing, NY 11355
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards
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