Downers Grove Animal Hospital has four veterinarians on staff. Our veterinarians include Dr. Robert Merkin, Dr. Graham Merkin, Dr. Max Merkin, and Dr. Sharon Wehling.
Contact Dr. Robert Merkin
Phone: (630) 968-2812
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Dr. Robert Merkin
Dr. Merkin has lived in Downers Grove, IL for over 50 years. His special professional interests are oral and soft tissue surgery and the care of geriatric patients. Dr. Merkin shared his life with two cats that lived past 20 years old and is passionate about the special needs of geriatric patients and their quality of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Sciences, University of Illinois, 1972
DVM, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1974
Professional Organizations include:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)
Contact Dr. Graham Merkin
Phone: (630) 968-2812
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Dr. Graham Merkin
Dr. Merkin grew up in Downers Grove, IL and currently resides with his family in Westmont, IL. His special professional interests include ultrasonography and surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Illinois, 1993
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Sciences, University of Illinois, 1996
DVM with honors, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1998
Professional Organizations include:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)
American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
Contact Dr. Max Merkin
Phone: (630) 968-2812
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Dr. Max Merkin
Dr. Merkin grew up in Downers Grove, IL and currently resides in Westmont, IL. His special professional interests include internal medicine and surgery.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, University of Illinois, 2004
DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, 2008
Professional Organizations include:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)
Contact Dr. Sharon Wehling
Phone: (630) 968-2812
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Dr. Sharon Wehling
Dr. Wehling currently resides in Bolingbrook, IL. Her professional interests include internal medicine, neurology, and pain management.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Iowa State University, 1999
DVM, Iowa State University, 2004
Professional Organizations include:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)
Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV)