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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. 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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Merritt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Merritt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Merritt by calling their office at 253-630-3660. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew Merritt a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Merritt is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew Merritt specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Merritt is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Baker Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Andrew Merritt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Merritt has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Merritt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Merritt accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Merritt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-630-3660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.