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Michael Merrick, M.D.
Azalea Orthopedics
Orthopedics: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Degenerative Conditions of the Neck and Back
Tyler, Athens, Palestine, Longview
4.9
267 Ratings
114 Comments
Dr. Michael Merrick is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His interests include minimally invasive surgery, degenerative conditions in the neck and back, and deformity surgery.
4.9
267 Ratings
114 Comments
Dr. Michael Merrick is a Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His interests include minimally invasive surgery, degenerative conditions in the neck and back, and deformity surgery.
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Dr. Michael Merrick is a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in adult and pediatric spine surgery. He finished a one-year fellowship in spine surgery at the world-renowned Norton Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky. His interests include minimally invasive surgery, degenerative conditions in the neck and back, and deformity surgery. Dr. Merrick grew up in The Woodlands, Texas. He earned a scholarship to play football at Rice University. After four years at Rice, he attended medical school at The University of Texas in Houston. He then completed his five-year orthopaedic surgery residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “My hope is to help patients with disabling back and neck problems get back to living life on their own terms,” Merrick said. “I believe that surgery should always be the last resort when it comes to treating spinal conditions in the neck and back,” Merrick explains. “However, if various non-operative treatments have been attempted without improvement, spine surgery may be the right answer. Our field has made tremendous advances in recent years. We have minimally invasive and motion-preserving technology that helps patients return to normal function more quickly.” CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, August 2018 State of Michigan – #4301094363 State of Kentucky State of Texas – #1558590976 SPECIALIZATIONS Surgery of the Spine EDUCATION Fellowship Spine Surgery Norton Leatherman Spine Center Louisville, KY 2014-2015 Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners Grand Rapids, MI 2010-2015 Internship: Surgical Internship Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners Grand Rapids, MI 2009-2010 Medical School: The University of Texas Houston Medical School Houston, TX 2005-2009 Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science Rice University Houston, TX 2001-2005
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Good listener, good advice. Very nice initial visit.
Needing second back surgery
Trusted him with my spine twice and would do it again if needed. Great doctor, even better person.
Very nice. Well organized... clearly presented my spine assessment with well organized plans, options.
Very attentive to his patient’s and thorough! Did my lower back and fixed a lot of things from another doctors surgery in Ft Worth. Great Doctor
He is the best. Very respectful and professional. Again, THE BEST!!
Fantastic, very professional
Shows himself to be caring and empathetic. Explains things clearly, offers options and allows the patient to make the decision going forward. I liked him as a person.
Dr. Merrick is wonderful! I have had 3 surgeries done by him and I will never go to anyone else for my spine issues! I HIGHLY recommend him! My appointments never feel rushed and he always understands and always listens. He caring and compassionate; a phenomenal dr and amazing surgeon.
Told me what he was gonna do, and did it!