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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
Most recent review: 1 year ago
4.9
913 Ratings
296 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
913 Ratings
296 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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He's very personable & spent about 15 minutes asking questions & engaging in conversation about my case... He made me feel very comfortable like I could be talking to a family member.
Dr. Merrick did my neck surgery, fixing the C6-C7 disc and cleaning up many arthritic bone spurs. He is an excellent surgeon and a kind and concerned doctor. I very much appreciated his prayers before surgery too. I highly recommend him!
Very informative and polite
Thank God for blessing Dr. Merrick with the skills to do surgery. May he continue to use his skills to help others.
Very caring and personable. Takes time to explain everything to the patient and family. Excellent doctor.
THE BEST
He was very professional & efficient. He had a very good attitude and personality! We really liked him!
God, I I love this doctor! There's not enough room here to type everything I love about him. Ability/skills is way up there plus honesty. The entire staff is amazing as well.
Very satisfied
Great Dr