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Dr. Richard Merrick, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 79
Dr. Richard Merrick, MD
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Dr. Richard Merrick, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Richard Merrick, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 79
West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Dr. Richard Merrick, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Merrick graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1971 and completed a residency at Iowa Meth Medical Center.Dr. Richard Merrick, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, IA and has 53 years experience. Dr. Merrick currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center. At present, Dr. Merrick received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Merrick's office accepts new patients. Dr. Merrick is board certified in Otolaryngology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6800 Lake Dr Ste 250, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LA Co USC Medical Center
    1972
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Iowa Meth Medical Center
    1975
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Iowa Hosps
    1976
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Merrick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merrick's profile.

Dr. Richard Merrick, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Merrick, MD holds board certification in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Broadlawns Medical Center

    1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA

  • UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center

    1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA