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Dr. Helen Merritt, MD

Oculoplastic Surgery*
4.8 (17)
Map Pin Small Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Helen Merritt, MD

Dr. Helen Merritt, MD is an Oculoplastic Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX. They specialize in Oculoplastic Surgery, has 13 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School and is affiliated with Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Wilbarger General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Merritt an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Merritt works at Practice in Dallas, TX with other offices in Pasadena, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Plano, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Chalazion and Blocked Tear Duct along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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. Merritt's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Oculoplastic Associates of Texas
    8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 508, Dallas, TX 75231 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 369-0555
  2. 2
    Eyesthetica
    625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 265, Pasadena, CA 91105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 234-1000
  3. 3
    Office
    1513 S Grand Ave Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (213) 234-1000
    Monday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:45 - 16:30
  4. 4
    Oculoplastic Associates of Texas
    1708 Coit Rd Ste 200, Plano, TX 75075 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 369-0555

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
  • Wilbarger General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Eyelid Surgery
Chalazion
Blocked Tear Duct

Treatment frequency



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Eyelid Surgery
Chalazion
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Stye
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Blepharoplasty
Conjunctivoplasty
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Trichiasis
Blepharorrhaphy
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Orbital Fracture
Tear Duct Disorders
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Disorder of Choroid
Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Tumor
Foreign Body in Eye
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Orbital Cellulitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Botox® Injection
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Eye Examination
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Repair of Lid Retraction
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    4.8
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    Based on 17 ratings
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    About Dr. Helen Merritt, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oculoplastic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 13 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1790075927
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Helen 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 has seen patients for Chalazion and Blocked Tear Duct, 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.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Merritt. 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. Merritt.

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