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Dr. Klaus Mergener, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Klaus Mergener, MD

Dr. Klaus Mergener, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Tacoma, WA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg, Medizinische Gesamtfakultat and is affiliated with Central Washington Hospital & Clinics Campus, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Mergener, completed a residency at Duke University. Patients rated Dr. Mergener an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Mergener works at Digestive Health Specialists in Tacoma, WA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Digestive Health Specialists - Waldron Endoscopy Center
    3209 S 23rd St Ste 350, Tacoma, WA 98405 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 366-5859

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    • 35 years of experience
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    • 1578537031
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke University Medical Center
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    • Duke University
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    • DUKE UNIVERSITY|Duke University Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg, Medizinische Gesamtfakultat
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    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Central Washington Hospital & Clinics Campus
    • MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    • St. Joseph Medical Center

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    Dr. Mergener works at Digestive Health Specialists in Tacoma, WA. View the full address on Dr. Mergener’s profile.

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