
Patricia Merkley D.M.D. AND R.N.
Dentist | General Practice
109 HWY 51 NORTH MARBLE HILL MO, 63764Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Patricia Merkley is a Pediatric Dentist serving the Cape Girardeau area. Dr. Merkley is experienced in Bottle Caries and Dental Disorders. She is a professional member of the American Dental Association ...
Education and Training
Southeast Missouri State University Nursing 1997
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, DMD 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Special Needs Dentistry
- Bottle Caries
- Cavity
- Chipped Tooth
- Dental Disorders
- Down Syndrome
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Demineralization
- Toothache
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member ADA
- Professional Member American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Patricia Merkley D.M.D. AND R.N.'s Practice location
Southeast Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
2116 Megan Dr. Suite 101 -Cape Girardeau, MO 63701Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Courtney Leigh Beussink DDS103 N 1ST ST MARBLE HILL MO 63764
- Dr. L. Mark Milde DDS101 First St. Marble Hill MO 63764
Nearest Hospitals
UNION COUNTY HOSPITALl
517 NORTH MAIN STREET ANNA IL 62906MADISON MEDICAL CENTERl
611 W MAIN ST FREDERICKTOWN MO 63645