Overview
Howard Mertz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Mertz is highly rated in 72 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Mertz is board certified in The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - Gastroenterology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Mertz is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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- HMO
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Locations
4230 Harding Pike, Ste 309, Nashville, TN 37205
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mertz 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. Howard R. Mertz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard R. Mertz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard R. Mertz by calling their office at 615-383-0165. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard R. Mertz a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard R. Mertz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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. Howard R. Mertz specialize in?
While Dr. Howard R. Mertz is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Howard R. Mertz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard R. Mertz has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Howard R. Mertz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard R. Mertz accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard R. Mertz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-383-0165 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
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholestasisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Painful SwallowingDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastroparesisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GlucagonomaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- HeartburnDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- HepatitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- IndigestionDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- InsulinomaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Pancreatic AdenomaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Adenoma.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- TenesmusDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastritisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastrostomyDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hepatitis BDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis CDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- HiccupsDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Hiccups.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Liver CancerDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver FailureDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- MalabsorptionDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Neuroma Biliary TractDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Neuroma Biliary Tract.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- ObesityDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.
- Pancreas DivisumDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Divisum.
- PancreatectomyDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- Sphincter of Oddi DysfunctionDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Stomach CancerDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Watermelon StomachDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.
- Zollinger-Ellison SyndromeDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.