Dr. Kurt Merkel, MD

The doctor did not take out the screws in my knee before he hammered in the Knee Replacement, which caused my need to break the recovery time was extremely long and painful. My knee never did heal. I had to have a second knee replacement with a much larger rod with a new doctor.. very disappointed, horrible recovery. I’m having to have another knee second knee replacement because of the failure of taking out the rods in my knee. This is the worst experience in my life. he deserves zero stars, but if I don’t give him one star, they will not submit the review

Dr. Merkel abruptly retired without notifying anyone of his plans. While I don't begrudge him his hard-earned retirement, I felt like I was left high and dry when I needed him for routine follow-up on previous surgeries (years ago - not recent) and to refill a prescription. He replaced 2 hips for me as well as restored a torn meniscus and I was very happy with the results. Just not too happy how he up and left without notifying his patients in advance.

I had bilateral knee joint replacements from Dr Merkel in September 2018. One year later I had the desired outcomes of greater mobility and freedom from knee pain. I was unlucky in acquiring a post-surgical infection, which cost a lot of time and energy, but the infection was dealt with efficiently and assiduously, both surgically and medically. The infection rates for double knee replacements are not substantially different from those of sequential replacements or individual ones. My final outcome is very good.

Dr Merkel is an excellent listener, explains in understandable language. I would recommend him to any patient. He has helped me greatly.

I have been going to Dr merkel for yrs had a knee replace about 9 yrs ago several injections and I wouldn't go to any one else I feel very confident in him very good Dr and very good in listening and under standing

Friends have often told horror stories about getting a cortisone shot. Over the years I have gotten 3 shots from Dr. Merkel, the last today. There has never been any after shot pain the day of the shot much less for days after. Because of his skill in administering the shot, the pain that necessitated it begins to lessen within hours. Dr. Merkel also does not tend to rush one into having surgical procedures if there is a possibility of a non-surgical solution.

Dr. Merkel is the best physician I have ever been too. I have sent many people to him and we have no complaints. He is absolutely the best. He did my bilateral knee replacements.

Dr. Merkel is very personable and listens intently to your issues.

he listened to what i had to say about my pain and what was going on. great recovery time, i was only out 3 weeks. would recommend him to anyone