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Dr. Michael Merz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Dr. Michael Merz, MD
5.0 (87 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Merz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Michael Merz, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 41
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Merz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Merz graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Merz, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Durham, NC and has 15 years experience. Dr. Merz currently practices at EmergeOrtho and are affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Sovah Health Danville, Granville Medical Center, Central Carolina Hospital, Carteret Health Care, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, University of North Carolina Hospital, Duke University Hospital, North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Rex Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Chatham Hospital and Person Memorial Hospital. Dr. Merz has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Knee Tendinitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merz received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 87 times. Dr. Merz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merz is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Pelvic Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
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
Ankylosing Spondylitis
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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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
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 And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dislocation
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Impingement
Hip Injury
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Pointer
Hip Socket Injuries
Humerus Fracture
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Injuries
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
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
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Perthe's Disease
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
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 Dislocation
Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement, Cemented
Hip Replacement, Cementless
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Image-Guided Hip Replacement
Image-Guided Knee Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Mini Knee Surgery
Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Pediatric Hip Surgery
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Spinal Fusion
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Tufts Health Plans
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 EmergeOrtho
    120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704
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Nov 28, 2024
Very knowledgeable about SI Joint pain and prescribed medication to address my inflammation.
— Nov 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston-Harvard Medical School|New England Baptist Hospital
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Merz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merz's profile.

Dr. Merz frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Knee Tendinitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Merz, MD is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Sovah Health Danville, Granville Medical Center, Central Carolina Hospital, Carteret Health Care, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, University of North Carolina Hospital, Duke University Hospital, North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Rex Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Chatham Hospital and Person Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Merz, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alamance Regional Medical Center

    1240 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC

  • Columbus Regional Healthcare System

    500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC

  • Sovah Health Danville

    142 S Main St, Danville, VA

  • Granville Medical Center

    1010 College St, Oxford, NC

  • Central Carolina Hospital

    1135 Carthage St, Sanford, NC

  • Carteret Health Care

    3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC

  • Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital

    2204 Wilborn Ave, South Boston, VA

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC

  • North Carolina Specialty Hospital

    3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, Durham, NC

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC

  • Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC

  • Chatham Hospital

    475 Progress Blvd, Siler City, NC

  • Person Memorial Hospital

    615 Ridge Rd, Roxboro, NC