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Amartej Merla,

M.D.

Medical Oncologist and Hematologist

4.9 (174 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Antelope Valley
44151 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
Specialties
Medical Oncology
Education
Medical school:

Doctor of Medicine, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India

Residency:

Internal Medicine - St. Luke's University Hospital/Clinical Campus for Temple University, Bethlehem, PA

Academic Appointments
  • Regional Medical Director for Antelope Valley and Kern County
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
About Me

At City of Hope® locations in Antelope Valley, Amartej Merla, M.D., cares for people with a variety of malignancies, including both solid tumors and blood-related cancers. He is deeply committed to putting his patients first and believes in offering care that is compassionate, thoughtful and focused on prioritizing their well-being and peace of mind. 

Dr. Merla earned his medical degree in India and received additional training in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States. He completed his internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and went on to complete a hematology-oncology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in New York. 

He is passionate about the future of cancer care, especially new advances like precision medicine and targeted therapies designed to meet each patient’s unique needs. Dr. Merla is proud to be part of City of Hope, where he can combine compassionate care with leading-edge technologies and research.

Patient reviews
The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible City of Hope patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, City of Hope.
Apr 22, 2026
5.0
"Always exceptional care."
Apr 22, 2026
5.0
"It was very good, they did their jobs.I"
Apr 22, 2026
5.0
"The doctor is very knowledgeable.He is very friendly"
Mar 10, 2026
5.0
"A very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable doctor"
Mar 10, 2026
5.0
"It is a very welcoming place that provides confidence and hope, in our diagnosis"
Feb 26, 2026
5.0
"Dr Merla promptly read my blood work and contacted me regarding low potassium level , and was very concerned. I was able to resolve the issue per his instructions over the phone prior to my office visit upcoming in [...] days. That is an excellent professional!!"
Dec 18, 2025
5.0
"I am very happy with every aspect of my care at City of Hope."
Nov 8, 2025
5.0
"Experience was basically all good."
Nov 8, 2025
5.0
"All was good based on the upcoming surgery I was preparing for."
Oct 16, 2025
5.0
"Every visit is exceptional. Its the only reason I continue to seek care from COH."
Aug 30, 2025
5.0
"GOOD"
Aug 30, 2025
5.0
"Recommending to anyone I know"
Aug 26, 2025
5.0
"Excellent!"
Aug 26, 2025
5.0
"Excellent."
Aug 15, 2025
5.0
"I'm very happy with all my docs"
Jul 18, 2025
5.0
"He is so great. He is always gives the feeling that I am of his greatest concern. He is dedicated to us. He Is fantastic. I am fortunate to have him as my doctor .."
Jul 12, 2025
5.0
"Very good"
Jul 12, 2025
5.0
"Very good"