Downers Grove Veterinarians

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.

Dr. Robert Merkin - Downers Grove Veterinarian

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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)

Dr. Graham Merkin - Downers Grove Veterinarian

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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)

Dr. Max Merkin - Downers Grove Veterinarian

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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)

Dr. Sharon Wehling - Downers Grove Veterinarian

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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)