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Dr. Howard Merzel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Howard Merzel, MD
3.4 (16 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Penfield, NY.
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Dr. Howard Merzel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Penfield, NY
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Penfield, NY.

About

Dr. Merzel graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Penfield, NY and has 40 years experience. Dr. Merzel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Highland Hospital, Noyes Memorial Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Merzel has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Ulcer and Barrett's Esophagus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merzel received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Merzel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merzel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Intestinal Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Polypectomy
Intestinal Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Polypectomy
Intestinal Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
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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Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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
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 Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
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
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • GHI CBP
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
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    Cigna PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Empire Hospital
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • PPOBlue PPO
    Performance Blue
    BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
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    Navigate HMO

Locations

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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merzel
3.4
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Aug 10, 2023
The absolute best there ever was. I dropped the mic on that one...
James DiNapoli — Aug 10, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Merzel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merzel's profile.

Dr. Merzel frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Ulcer and Barrett's Esophagus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is affiliated with Highland Hospital, Noyes Memorial Hospital and Strong Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Howard Merzel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Highland Hospital

    1000 South Ave, Rochester, NY

  • Noyes Memorial Hospital

    111 Clara Barton St, Dansville, NY

  • Strong Memorial Hospital

    601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY