Amy Merkel, APN, AGACNP-BC, CHFN

Locations

Winfield

25 N. Winfield RoadWinfield, Illinois 60190

About Amy Merkel, APN, AGACNP-BC, CHFN

Philosophy of Care

I am a caring and compassionate provider. I think listening to my patient's concerns and answering their questions is just as important to their care as the treatment I prescribe. I love to teach my patients about their condition(s) so they are well informed about their plan of care and treatment goals.

Professional Certifications

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Certified Heart Failure Nurse

Personal Interests

I love to spend time with husband and my children. I love watching my kids compete in their extracurricular activities and I love taking my two dogs (Golden Retriever and Bernese Mountain dog) to the dog park.

Languages

English

Memberships

American Association of Heart Failure Nurses

American Nurses Association

Clinical Interests

Heart Failure

Education

Schools

Rush University Medical CenterGraduation Date: 2007Degree: Bachelors in Nursing

Western Illinois UniversityGraduation Date: 2001Degree: Bachelors in Geography

Lewis UniversityGraduation Date: 2023Degree: Masters in Advanced Practice Nursing

Clinical Expertise

Conditions

Chronic Heart Failure

Cardiomyopathy

Acute Heart Failure

Ratings and Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Amy includes the patient in discussion to a remarkable extent.

5

Sep 28, 2025

Loved the NP.

5

Sep 6, 2025

Amy was wonderful - helpful and caring.

5

Sep 6, 2025

Very good experience! I appreciate every visit with Amy Merkel - I always receive good info and feel listened to

5

Aug 21, 2025

Amy is personable, knowledgeable, and thorough. Excellent in explaining at a level we could understand.

5

Jul 10, 2025

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

113 Reviews

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Cardiology

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