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Dr. Howard Merzel, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Howard Merzel, MD
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Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Elmira, NY.
Dr. Howard Merzel, MD
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Dr. Howard Merzel, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Elmira, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Elmira, NY.

About

Dr. Merzel graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed a residency at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Elmira, NY. Dr. Merzel currently practices at Arnot St. Joseph's Hospital and is affiliated with Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Dr. Merzel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merzel is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Intestinal Ulcer
Esophageal Ulcer
Colonoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Diarrhea
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Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Unexplained Weight Loss
Dysphagia
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Colorectal Polyp
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Heartburn
Gallstones
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Anemia
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Duodenitis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Sigmoidoscopy
Reflux Esophagitis
Bile Duct Obstruction
Pancreas Surgeries
Cirrhosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Intestinal Tuberculosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Long COVID Disorder
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PPOBlue PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    Performance Blue
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • GHI CBP
  • Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Blue Priority NY EPO
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • National EPO
    Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Arnot St. Joseph's Hospital
    555 Saint Josephs Blvd # M2, Elmira, NY 14901

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Aug 10, 2023
The absolute best there ever was. I dropped the mic on that one...
James DiNapoli — Aug 10, 2023
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Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Merzel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merzel's profile.

Dr. Howard Merzel, MD is affiliated with Arnot Ogden Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Merzel, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center

    600 Roe Ave, Elmira, NY

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