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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Michael Merrick, MD
4.9 (138 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tyler, TX.
Dr. Michael Merrick, MD
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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tyler, TX.

About

Dr. Merrick graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tyler, TX and has 15 years experience. Dr. Merrick currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, UT Health Tyler and UT Health Athens. Dr. Merrick has experience treating conditions like Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Lumbar Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merrick received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 138 times. Dr. Merrick's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merrick is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Experience Check

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Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Osteophyte
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Schmorl's Nodes
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Sprain
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Rib Fracture
Scleroderma
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Girling Health Care Inc
    3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 UT Health Tyler
    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701
  3. 3 Ortholonestar PLLC
    925 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
  4. 4 Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
    2211 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
  5. 5 Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Urgent Care-Athens
    708 E Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merrick
4.9
Based on 138 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 17, 2024
Dr. Merrick was very professional and answered all my questions. He was able to correct the problems that were keeping me in pain and unable to walk easily. The surgery was successful and I am very pleased with the results. I would highly recommend him to anyone with spine problems!
Karen C. — Oct 17, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners
    2010
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • K D Leatherman Spine Center
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Michael Merrick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merrick's profile.

Dr. Merrick frequently treats the following conditions: Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease and Lumbar Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, UT Health Tyler and UT Health Athens.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall

    811 S Washington Ave, Marshall, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX

  • UT Health Athens

    2000 S Palestine St, Athens, TX