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Dr. Nipun Merchant, MD
Overview of Dr. Nipun Merchant, MD
Dr. Nipun Merchant, MD is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Miami, FL. They specialize in Surgical Oncology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Bethesda Hospital East, Baptist Hospital Of Miami and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Merchant, completed a residency at Reading Hospital Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Merchant an average 4.7 star rating.
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Dr. Merchant's Office Locations
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 Directions (305) 243-5302
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- Bethesda Hospital East
- Baptist Hospital Of Miami
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Open Appendectomy
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Pyloromyotomy
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Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
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Thoracentesis
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Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
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About Dr. Nipun Merchant, MD
Specialties*
- Surgical Oncology
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Years of Experience
- 34 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Residency
- Reading Hospital Medical Center
Residency
Medical Education
- State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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