Overview
Andrew L. Merritt, MD, is dedicated to getting injured athletes back to the activities they love. His practice is focused on sports medicine and surgical treatment of the knee and hip. He has specialized training in ligament, cartilage, and tendon injuries of the knee. He also specializes in hip and knee replacement, including minimally-invasive partial knee replacement.Dr. Merritt brings advanced training to his practice, using the same surgical techniques and individualized care that helps professional athletes get back in the game. He has published many papers and chapters on orthopedics and complex knee surgery. He served as an assistant team physician for the New York Giants professional football team.He spends most of his free time outdoors and enjoys traveling. He has provided medical services to natives and fellow travelers in Peru and Nepal during two treks to Mt. Everest base camp. He and his wife reside in the Seattle area with their two children. He is honored to be involved in your care and will work with you toward regaining your active lifestyle.
Dr. Merritt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
27005 168th Pl Suite #201, Covington, WA 98042
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
1620 Lake Tapps Pkwy E #115th, Auburn, WA 98092
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Merritt has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
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Multicare Health System
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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Sravya Vajapey, MD, MBA, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement. As a doctor with a biomedical engineering background, Dr. Vajapey approaches her patients’ pain and mobility issues with a problem-solving mindset. She works in partnership with patients to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs and lifestyle goals. Dr. Vajapey frequently collaborates with other specialists and primary care providers to provide whole-person care, with a focus on delivering solutions that help patients live life the way they desire.Away from work, Dr. Vajapey enjoys hiking, running and reading.Conditions and procedures:Fracture careKnee arthroscopyMeniscus repairOsteoarthritis carePlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) injectionsRevision surgery of the knee and hipTotal hip replacementTotal and partial knee replacement. Dr. Vajapey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Merritt isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Merritt isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Merritt isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Merritt isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Merritt isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Merritt isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Merritt isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.