Dr. Graham 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. Currently, Dr. Merkin and his family live in Westmont, IL.

Dr. Merkin's special professional interests are ultrasonography and surgery. His non-professional interests include spending time with his family and golfing.

Dr. Merkin is married to Patty Merkin. They have two children, Cole and Regan. Their pets include a dog (Nana), and two cats (Dizzy and Calissa). Nana is a German Shepard, Saint Bernard mix. She came to us via the Illinois Saint Bernard Rescue. We met Dizzy and Calissa thanks to A Caring Place Humane Society.