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Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD

General Surgery*
4.8 (61)
Map Pin Small Newark, NJ
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

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 Rutgers Health General Surgery in Newark, NJ with other offices in Edison, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Merchant's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rutgers Health General Surgery
    140 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 972-2400
  2. 2
    Hackensack Meridian Medical Group
    225 May St Ste A, Edison, NJ 08837 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 346-5400
  3. 3
    Aziz Merchant, MD
    102 James St Ste 302, Edison, NJ 08820 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 346-5400
    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 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 972-2400
    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

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  • JFK University Medical Center

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Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoluminal Anti-Reflux Surgery
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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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
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    4.8
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    Based on 61 ratings
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    About Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1053595637
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Emory University Advanced Endosurgery|Emory University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Georgetown University Hospital|Georgetown University Hospital Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Georgetown University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    Medical Education

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