Nipun Merchant
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, 
Miami, FL 

Overview

Nipun Merchant is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Merchant is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 184 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Merchant is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

New York Medical College - 1987|SUNY Downstate Medical Center - 1990

Residency

Temple University Hospital, General Surgery - 1996

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in TN

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Surgical Oncology - 1998

Languages Spoken

English
Gujarati 
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Guardian Life Insurance Company
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
Neighborhood
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136

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.


4 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Trial of Perioperative Versus Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Study of Perioperative mFOLFIRINOX Versus Gemcitabine/Nab-Paclitaxel as Therapy for Resectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nipun Merchant

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nipun Merchant?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nipun Merchant by calling their office at 305-243-4902. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nipun Merchant a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nipun Merchant is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Nipun Merchant specialize in?

While Dr. Nipun Merchant is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Nipun Merchant participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nipun Merchant has published 184 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Nipun Merchant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nipun Merchant accept my insurance?

Dr. Nipun Merchant accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-243-4902 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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