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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
4.8 (61 Ratings)
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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newark, NJ.
Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Newark, NJ
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newark, NJ.

About

Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newark, NJ and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2000 and completed a residency at Georgetown University Hospital|Georgetown University Hospital Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center.They currently practice at Rutgers Health General Surgery and are affiliated with JFK University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Merchant received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 61 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Merchant also speaks Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu. Dr. Merchant accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Cholecystitis
Appendicitis
Appendix Cancer
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Disorders
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Carcinoid Tumor of Gastrointestinal Tract
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Appendicitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Diverticulum
Fournier's Gangrene
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoluminal Anti-Reflux Surgery
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagoscopy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastroparesis Therapy
Gastrotomy
Heller Myotomy
Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery
Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery for Cancer and Diverticular Disease
Laparoscopic Endocrine Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal Biliary Stones Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Port Placements or Replacements
Re-Operative Surgery
Revision Surgery
Robotic Assisted Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Stretta® Procedure
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Emblem Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid Assignment
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • QualCare HMO
    QualCare PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Rutgers Health General Surgery
    140 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  2. 2 Hackensack Meridian Medical Group
    225 May St Ste A, Edison, NJ 08837
  3. 3 Aziz Merchant, MD
    102 James St Ste 302, Edison, NJ 08820
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Doctor's Office Center
    90 Bergen St Ste 7100STE 7100, Newark, NJ 07103
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merchant
4.8
Based on 61 Reviews
5 Stars (53)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 15, 2021
He did my ventral hernia repair and the experience was amazing. Very knowledgeable , soft spoken and reassuring doctor.
Sushant Pathak — Mar 15, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Hindi
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2000
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Georgetown University Hospital
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Georgetown University Hospital|Georgetown University Hospital Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University Advanced Endosurgery|Emory University Hospital
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merchant's profile.

Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St, Edison, NJ