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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.9 (108)
Map Pin Small Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tyler, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from U Of Tx Med Sch At Houston and is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler, UT Health Athens and UT Health Tyler.

Dr. Merrick works at Azalea Orthopedic & Sports Medicine in Tyler, TX with other offices in Palestine, TX, Longview, TX, Athens, TX and Louisville, KY. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Merrick's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Azalea Orthopedics Main Clinic
    3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 939-7500
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
    2211 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 939-7500
  3. 3
    Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Longview Clinic
    725 N 4th St, Longview, TX 75601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 939-7501
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
  4. 4
    Azalea Orthopedics Dr. Schwarzbach Athens Clinic
    6444 State Highway 19 S, Athens, TX 75751 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 939-7500
  5. 5
    Dr. Merrick
    708 E Texas Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 939-7500
  6. 6
    Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Urgent Care - Athens
    708 E Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 904-5007
  7. 7
    Ortholonestar Pllc
    925 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 295-6678
  8. 8
    Norton Immediate Care Center
    12615 Taylorsville Rd Ste B, Louisville, KY 40299 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 261-1565

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  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
  • UT Health Athens
  • UT Health Tyler

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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
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    Mar 24, 2023
    Dr. Merrick explained everything very well.
    Kevin Upchurch — Mar 24, 2023
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    About Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558590976
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • K D Leatherman Spine Ctr
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • U Of Tx Med Sch At Houston
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Rice U
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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