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Dr. Gregory Merritt, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.6 (26)
Map Pin Small Lees Summit, MO
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Gregory Merritt, MD

Dr. Gregory Merritt, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Lees Summit, MO. Dr. Merritt, completed a fellowship at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. Dr. Merritt, completed a residency at University of Kansas Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Merritt an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Merritt works at Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City - Lee's Summit in Lees Summit, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis, Constipation and Intestinal Diverticulitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Merritt's Office Locations

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    Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City - Lee's Summit
    1980 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 2110, Lees Summit, MO 64063 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Ulcerative Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Cholecystitis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Poisoning
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.6
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    About Dr. Gregory Merritt, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1548266174
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens
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    Residency
    • University of Kansas Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Kansas Medical Center
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Research Medical Center
    • Lee's Summit Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Gregory Merritt, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Merritt is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Merritt has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Merritt works at Premier Gastroenterology of Kansas City - Lee's Summit in Lees Summit, MO. View the full address on Dr. Merritt’s profile.

    Dr. Merritt has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulosis, Constipation and Intestinal Diverticulitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Merritt on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Merritt. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Merritt.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Merritt, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Merritt appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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