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Dr. Robert Merz, MD

Dr. Robert Merz, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Merz, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Pacific Heart Institute 280W

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 280W Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available

Dr. Merz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Merz's Reviews

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4.8

38 ratings, 35 with a written review
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Dr. Robert Merz, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Providence...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Merz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Pacific Heart Institute 280W

    Pacific Heart Institute 280W2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 280W Santa Monica, CA 90404
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

      8700 Beverly Blvd
      West Hollywood, CA 90048
      Recipient of 37
      hospital awards

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

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      14% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Providence Saint John's Health Center

      2121 Santa Monica Blvd
      Santa Monica, CA 90404
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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