M.D.
Medical Oncologist and Hematologist
Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine
1996-2002, Doctor of Medicine, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India
2013-2016, Hematology/Oncology fellowship, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY
2006-2009, Internal Medicine Residency, St. Luke's University Hospital/Clinical Campus for Temple University, Bethlehem, PA
2020-present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research, and Regional Medical Director for Antelope Valley and Kern County, City of Hope, Antelope Valley, CA
2016-2020, Medical Oncologist, Antelope Valley Cancer Center, Antelope Valley, CA
2009-2010, Instructor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
2004-2006, Senior House Officer, Internal Medicine, University Hospital of NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, UK
2002-2004, Senior House Officer, Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine, Rotherham General Hospital, UK
At City of Hope® locations in Antelope Valley and Palmdale, 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.