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Dr. Howard Merzel, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.4 (16)
Map Pin Small Geneseo, NY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Howard Merzel, MD

Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Geneseo, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and is affiliated with Highland Hospital, Noyes Memorial Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Merzel an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Merzel works at Practice in Geneseo, NY with other offices in Penfield, NY and Dansville, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Merzel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ur Medicine Imaging At Noyes Memorial Hospital
    50 E South St, Geneseo, NY 14454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 243-0595
  2. 2
    Office
    441 Penbrooke Dr Ste 7, Penfield, NY 14526 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 385-9775
  3. 3
    Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital
    111 Clara Barton St, Dansville, NY 14437 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (585) 991-6055

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Highland Hospital
  • Noyes Memorial Hospital
  • Strong Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy

Treatment frequency



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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Bowel Strangulation
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.4
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    Based on 16 ratings
    Patient Ratings (16)
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    About Dr. Howard Merzel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447233002
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Medical College of Wisconsin
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Merzel accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Merzel has seen patients for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Merzel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Merzel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Merzel.

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