Dr. Robert Merkin is one of the owners of Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic. Dr. Merkin is a product of the Downers Grove School System. He grew up in Downers Grove and attended Downers Grove North High School.
Dr. Merkin's special professional interests are soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, but whatever challenging case presents tends to become his special interest of the day.
Dr. Merkin's non-professional interests include his family and outdoor activities. He especially enjoys fishing competitively and joined the Professional Bass Tour in 2006.
Dr. Merkin is married to Fran Merkin (who works as a veterinary assistant at Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic). They have four grown children, Rosey, Max, Kim, and Graham; and seven grandchildren, Braiden, Emma, Regan, Cole, Maddy, Jake, and Morgan. Currently, their pets include 3 cats (Fuzzy, Puff, and Icey) and a horse (Simon).
