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Dr. Howard Mertz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Howard Mertz, MD
3.5 (52 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Howard Mertz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN.
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Dr. Howard Mertz, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Nashville, TN
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Mertz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN.

About

Dr. Mertz graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins.Dr. Howard Mertz, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Nashville, TN and has 38 years experience. Dr. Mertz currently practices at Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists and are affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Mertz has experience treating conditions like Dysphagia, Diarrhea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mertz received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 52 times. Dr. Mertz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mertz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Mertz is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dysphagia
Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Dysphagia
Diarrhea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Dysphagia
Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Ileus
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Pancreatitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pylorospasm
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Dehydration
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Cancer
Feculent Vomiting
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
    Blue Network E
    Network S
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • Coventry Health Care of Tennessee
    Coventry Health Care of Tennessee PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists
    4230 Harding Pike Ste 309, Nashville, TN 37205
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mertz
3.5
Based on 52 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (18)

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Oct 31, 2024
I had an excellent experience with my recent procedure with Dr. Mertz. I guess everyone’s mileage may vary, but as for me, I highly recommend him.
— Oct 31, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, Los Angeles
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Mertz frequently treats the following conditions: Dysphagia, Diarrhea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Howard Mertz, MD is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center

    2300 Patterson St, Nashville, TN