Overview
Michael Merz is an Orthopedics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Merz has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704
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. Michael Merz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Merz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Merz by calling their office at 919-281-1854. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Merz a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Merz is classified as an Advanced 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. Michael Merz specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Merz is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael Merz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Merz has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Merz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Merz accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Merz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-281-1854 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
- Advanced
- Knee ReplacementDr. Merz isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Merz isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Merz isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Merz isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Merz isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Merz isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- TendinitisDr. Merz isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Merz isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.