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Dr. Michael Merkley, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Michael Merkley, MD
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Dr. Michael Merkley, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Peoria, IL.
Dr. Michael Merkley, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Michael Merkley, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Peoria, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Merkley, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Peoria, IL.

About Dr. Michael Merkley, MD

Dr. Michael Merkley, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Peoria, IL. Dr. Merkley currently practices at Midwest Orthopaedic Center S C. and is affiliated with Graham Hospital Association, OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Eureka Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, OSF Saint Clare Medical Center and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. Dr. Merkley has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Humerus Fracture and Rotator Cuff Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Merkley's office accepts new patients. Dr. Merkley is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Humerus Fracture
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tear
Total Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Steroid Injection
Broken Arm
Shoulder Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bursitis
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Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Femur Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Hip Fracture
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Radiculopathy
Shoulder Osteophyte
Cervical Radiculopathy
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Spinal Stenosis
Knee Arthroscopy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Limb Pain
Gout
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Back Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Myelopathy
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rib Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health

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Aug 14, 2025
The Dr was very knowledgeable and relayed the information in a way that was easily understood. I felt very secure in the diagnose and treatment plan
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Merkley, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merkley's profile.

Dr. Merkley frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Humerus Fracture and Rotator Cuff Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Merkley, MD is affiliated with Graham Hospital Association, OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Eureka Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, OSF Saint Clare Medical Center and OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Merkley, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Merkley, MD Practices

  • Graham Hospital Association

    210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL

  • OSF St. Mary Medical Center

    3333 N Seminary St, Galesburg, IL

  • Carle Health Proctor Hospital

    5409 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL

  • Carle Eureka Hospital

    101 S Major St, Eureka, IL

  • Carle Health Methodist Hospital

    221 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL

  • Carle Health Pekin Hospital

    600 S 13th St, Pekin, IL

  • OSF Saint Clare Medical Center

    530 Park Ave E, Princeton, IL

  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL

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