


Dr. David Merrill, MD
Dr. David Merrill, MD is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Adventist Health Glendale. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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300 Medical Plz Ste 2200 Los Angeles, CA 90095Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Merrill specializes in the areas of Geriatric Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Merrill has worked for several decades with patients suffering the behavioral health sequelae of age-related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disorder. His more recent clinical and research work have expanded...read morebiography
David A. Merrill, MD, PhD, is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist with double-board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is director of the Pacific Brain Health Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute.Psychiatry
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Ucla
Fellowship Hospital, 2009Ucla
Residency Hospital, 2008Ucla
Internship Hospital, 2005University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2004
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- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals 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 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.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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