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Dr. Merry Tetef, MD

Medical Oncology*
4.5 (21)
Map Pin Small Laguna Hills, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Merry Tetef, MD

Dr. Merry Tetef, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Laguna Hills, CA. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Patients rated Dr. Tetef an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Tetef works at UCLA Health in Laguna Hills, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Breast Cancer, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer and Bone Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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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Dr. Tetef's Office Locations

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    Ucla Hematologyoncology-laguna Hills
    24302 Paseo de Valencia Ste 200, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 458-8252

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

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    About Dr. Merry Tetef, MD

    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1194784785
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Merry Tetef, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tetef is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tetef has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tetef has seen patients for Breast Cancer, Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer and Bone Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tetef on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Tetef. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tetef.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tetef, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tetef appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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