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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
Overview of Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Newark, NJ. They specialize in General Surgery, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center. Dr. Merchant, completed a residency at Georgetown University Hospital|Georgetown University Hospital Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Merchant an average 4.8 star rating.
Dr. Merchant works at
Dr. Merchant's Office Locations
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Rutgers Health General Surgery140 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 Directions (973) 972-2400
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Hackensack Meridian Medical Group225 May St Ste A, Edison, NJ 08837 Directions (732) 346-5400
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Aziz Merchant, MD102 James St Ste 302, Edison, NJ 08820 Directions (732) 346-5400Monday09:00 - 16:00TuesdayClosedWednesdayClosedThursdayClosedFriday09:00 - 16:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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Doctor's Office Center90 Bergen St Ste 7100STE 7100, Newark, NJ 07103 Directions (973) 972-2400Monday09:00 - 16:00Tuesday09:00 - 16:00Wednesday09:00 - 16:00Thursday09:00 - 16:00Friday09:00 - 16:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- JFK University Medical Center
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Amerihealth
- Anthem
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- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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- Oxford Health Plans
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- QualCare
- Special Needs Plan
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About Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
- General Surgery
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- 24 years of experience
- English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu
- 1053595637
Education & Certifications
- Emory University Advanced Endosurgery|Emory University Hospital
- Georgetown University Hospital|Georgetown University Hospital Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
- Georgetown University Hospital
- Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Merchant accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Merchant has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Merchant works at
Dr. Merchant speaks Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.
61 patients have reviewed Dr. Merchant. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Merchant.
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