Dr. Merrill Nisam, MD
Critical Care Medicine*•Male•Age 73
Critical Care Medicine*
Dr. Merrill Nisam, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Larkspur, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nisam has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Novato Community Hospital and Marinhealth Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1100 Larkspur Landing Cir Ste 10 Larkspur, CA 94939At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Nisam specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Good Communication
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About Me
care philosophy
I like to engage the client, and any other reasonable sources. I make it a practice to show the person images of the chest, chest x-rays, lab results, etc. I carefully explain pros/cons, procedures, medications, management.biography
My background is in biological sciences. I have done research in basic aspects of lung medicine – asthma.Maintain an active teaching Clinical Assistant Professor role, at Ucsf Medical Center.
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Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
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Fellowship HospitalPacific Presby Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Ca Davis Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California, Davis School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1980
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- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
70%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
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