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Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD
5.0 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Union, NJ
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Union, NJ.

About

Dr. Merchant graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Union, NJ. Dr. Merchant currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, JFK University Medical Center and Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Merchant has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Nausea and Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merchant received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Merchant's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Merchant is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Nausea
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Nausea
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Nausea
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Heartburn
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Gastric Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    OMNIA HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
  • Open Access Plus
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    Local Value Network POS Plus
    Hospital Advantage EPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
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    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
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    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Performance Blue
    myBlue Access EPO
    BCBS PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
  • Choice POS
  • Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
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  • Freedom

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 Arnaldo Jimenez MD PC
    240 Williamson St Ste 401, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 282-0500

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4 Stars (1)
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Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Merchant has been one of the best doctors I have ever interacted with. She is very kind, sweet and attentive to your comments. Explains everything in detail and makes you feel confident.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merchant's profile.

Dr. Merchant frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Nausea and Anal or Rectal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, JFK University Medical Center and Trinitas Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Prakriti Merchant, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Overlook Medical Center

    99 Beauvoir Ave, Summit, NJ

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

    94 Old Short Hills Rd, Livingston, NJ

  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ

  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St, Edison, NJ

  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center

    225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ