Emily Carpenter Merkel, MD, MD

Emily Carpenter Merkel, MD, MD

  • Biography

    Emily Merkel completed her fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Seattle Children's Hospital/University of Washington with clinical and research interests at the intersection of bone marrow transplant and palliative care. After studying at Barnard College in New York, Dr. Merkel spent several years in rural Rwanda working for Partners in Health, a healthcare and social justice NGO. It was there while contributing to what later became Rwanda's national cancer program that she developed a passion for oncology and palliative care. She attended medical school in Seattle at the University of Washington, completed residency in pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and returned to Seattle for fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology with additional training in epidemiology, completing an MS at the University of Washington. She is currently completing an additional fellowship in palliative care at the University of Washington.

    Board Certification(s)

    Pediatrics

    Education

    University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

    Residency

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

    Fellowship

    University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

    Research Description

    Bone marrow transplant (BMT), palliative care, patient reported outcomes, communication

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Seattle Children's - Hematology-Oncology
4800 Sand Point Way NE
MB.8.501
Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: 206-987-2106

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