Richard Merkler, MD

Specialties

General Pediatrics, Care for Children with Developmental Problems and Special Needs

History

Established in 1983.

I have a practice in General Pediatrics and also Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics – care for children with physical and mental disabilities.

I have worked in New York City, primarily on the West Side for 35 years, and 30 years in private practice. I have served on the staffs of Saint Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and NYU Langone Medical Center.

Most recently, I served as director of a demonstration project at Saint Vincent’s Hospital for children with special needs. I have continued this work in a private office at Columbus Circle which I opened in 2005.

Meet the Business Owner

Richard M.

Business Owner

The owner and sole physician in the practice. I grew up in New York State – Westchester County and Manhattan, and attended public schools. I graduated from Haverford College and NYU School of Medicine. I live in Manhattan and am a passionate New Yorker.

I used to play piano and recorder, and was active in groups involved in Early Music until I got too busy. I’d love to get back to it someday.