Overview
Prakriti Merchant is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Union, New Jersey.
Dr. Merchant is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1308 Morris Ave Ste 102, Union, NJ 07083
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Merchant 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. Prakriti Merchant
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prakriti Merchant?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prakriti Merchant by calling their office at 973-295-5153. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prakriti Merchant a top-rated expert for Heartburn?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prakriti Merchant is classified as an Advanced expert for Heartburn, 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. Prakriti Merchant specialize in?
While Dr. Prakriti Merchant is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Heartburn, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Prakriti Merchant participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prakriti Merchant has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heartburn. You can view a list of Dr. Prakriti Merchant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prakriti Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Prakriti Merchant accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-295-5153 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
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AscitesDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.