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Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (24)
Map Pin Small Union, NJ
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Overview of Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD

Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Union, NJ. They graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Merchant an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Merchant works at Practice in Union, NJ with other offices in Elizabeth, NJ. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Merchant's Office Locations

  1. 1
    The Center for Advanced Treatment of Digestive and Liver Diseases LLC
    1308 Morris Ave Ste 102, Union, NJ 07083 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 851-2770
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Trinitas Physicians Practice LLC
    240 Williamson St Ste 401, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 282-0500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Overlook Medical Center

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Manometry
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447546775
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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