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

Languages

English

Clinical Interests

Heart Failure

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.

Memberships

American Association of Heart Failure Nurses

American Nurses Association

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

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Pleasant experience

5

Nov 30, 2025

Megan was very professional and very helpful in diagnosing Jane's heart issues. She was kind and understanding answering all of our questions and giving us all the information we needed to take the next step.

5

Nov 19, 2025

All good

5

Nov 1, 2025

Dr Amy was very easy to talk to and very nice to be with

4.8

Oct 29, 2025

Amy is very professional yet very warm caring and knowledgeable. Everyone should have her skill with people.

5

Oct 23, 2025

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

140 Reviews

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Cardiology

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