Overview
Dr. Merritt is dedicated to getting injured athletes and physically active patients back to the activities they love. His practice is focused on sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment of the knee, hip, and shoulder. He has specialized training in ligament, cartilage, and tendon injuries of the shoulder and knee and has published many papers and book chapters on these topics. He also performs general orthopedic procedures including arm, ankle, and leg fractures, as well as, joint replacement of the knee, shoulder, and hip. After completing his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Merritt attended medical school at the University of Southern California. He continued his training with residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington. He then completed advanced training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. During this time, Dr. Merritt served as an assistant NFL team physician for the New York Giants football team. He now brings that advanced training back to his patients and uses the same surgical techniques and individualized care that gets professional athletes back in the game. Dr. Merritt spends most of his free time outdoors and enjoys traveling. He has provided medical services to natives and fellow travelers in Peru and Nepal, having trekked twice to Mt. Everest base camp. He and his wife reside in the Seattle area. Dr. Merritt is honored to be involved in your care and will work with you toward regaining your active lifestyle. Hospital Affiliation: Valley Medical Center, Renton Fellowship Training: Hospital for Special Surgery Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Assistant NFL Team Physician, New York Giants Residency Training: University of Washington, Orthopedic Surgery Medical School: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine Graduated Summa Cum Laude Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Professional Affiliations: Member, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Member, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Merritt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Dr. Merritt is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Merritt is currently accepting new patients.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew L. Merritt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew L. Merritt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew L. 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 L. Merritt a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew L. 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 L. Merritt specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew L. 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 L. Merritt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew L. Merritt has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew L. 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 L. Merritt accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew L. 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
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- 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.