Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD
Dr. Cliff Merkel, MD is an orthopedic foot & ankle surgeon in Colton, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Redlands Community Hospital and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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400 N Pepper Ave Colton, CA 92324Make an Appointment
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| 5 star | 46% | 46% |
| 4 star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 star | 4% | 4% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 42% | 42% |
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- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dr. Merkel graduated with his M.D. degree from Loma Linda University. He completed his residency at White Memorial Medical Center, Martin Luther King Medical Center, (which included training at the Kerlan-Job Orthopaedic Clinic), Loma Linda University,...read moreOrthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery
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San Bernardino County Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1990Los Angeles County-king Drew Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1989White Memorial Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1982Loma Linda University
Medical School, 1980Walla Walla College
Undergraduate School, 1976
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family13% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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How 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
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Compare with other Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Compare Dr. Merkel with our nearby Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeons at Riverside Community Hospital.
Make an appointment at Riverside Community Hospital today at
(951) 335-3393.