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Dr. Ira Merrick, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Ira Merrick, MD
4.5 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. Ira Merrick, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Ira Merrick, MD
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Dr. Ira Merrick, MD

General Surgery* Age 69
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Ira Merrick, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Ira Merrick, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 44 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. At present, Dr. Merrick received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Merrick is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Wound Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Wound Repair
Thyroid Cancer
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Constipation
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Skin Grafts
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Brain Injury
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Schwannoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Spinal Nerve Block

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Locations

  1. 1 Ut MD Anderson Cancer Center
    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 792-6161
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    1400 Pressler St Unit 1484, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 792-6940

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4.5
Based on 25 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Oct 27, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ira Merrick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merrick's profile.

Dr. Ira Merrick, MD is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Yes, Dr. Ira Merrick, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX