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Dr. Michael Merz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (57)
Map Pin Small Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Merz, MD

Dr. Michael Merz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with Duke Regional Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Merz an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Merz works at EmergeOrtho in Durham, NC with other offices in Chapel Hill, NC. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Merz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    EmergeOrtho
    120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 220-5255
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    EmergeOrtho
    100 Perkins Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 942-3171
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Duke Regional Hospital

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Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pelvic Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dislocation
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Socket Injuries
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Injuries
Meniscus Tear
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Perthe's Disease
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Image-Guided Hip Replacement
Image-Guided Knee Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
McMurray's Test
Menisectomy
Mini Knee Surgery
Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Pediatric Hip Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Fusion
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285876219
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Children's Hospital Boston-Harvard Medical School|New England Baptist Hospital
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Dr. Merz has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Merz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    57 patients have reviewed Dr. Merz. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Merz.

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