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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Michael Merrick, MD
4.9 (133 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tyler, TX.
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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tyler, TX.

About

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tyler, TX and has 15 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UT Health Tyler and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler. Dr. Merrick has experience treating conditions like Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merrick received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 133 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merrick is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Chronic Neck Pain
Thoracic Stenosis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Spinal Cord Decompression
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Schmorl's Nodes
Spinal Osteophyte
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Hip Tendinitis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Sprain
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rib Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Sclerosis
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Girling Health Care Inc
    3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 939-7500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Ortholonestar Pllc
    925 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
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  3. 3 Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
    2211 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
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  4. 4 Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Urgent Care - Athens
    708 E Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merrick
4.9
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3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Mar 28, 2024
Very fantastic doctor ! Very knowledge . He is a Great Christian
kathy marrs — Mar 28, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners
    2010
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • K D Leatherman Spine Center
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Merrick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merrick's profile.

Dr. Merrick frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is affiliated with UT Health Tyler and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler.

Yes, Dr. Michael Merrick, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX