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Dr. Michael Merz, MD
Hip & Knee Orthopedics* Age 43
Dr. Michael Merz, MD
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Dr. Michael Merz, MD is an Orthopedic Hip & Knee Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Michael Merz, MD

Hip & Knee Orthopedics* Age 43
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Merz, MD is an Orthopedic Hip & Knee Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Merz graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Merz, MD is an Orthopedic Hip & Knee Surgery Specialist in Durham, NC and has 17 years experience. Dr. Merz currently practices at EmergeOrtho and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. Dr. Merz has experience treating conditions like Bursitis, Joint Pain, Bursitis of Hip, Knee Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis and Iliotibial Band Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Merz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merz is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Bursitis
Joint Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
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Joint Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Knee Tendinitis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Replacement Revision
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis
Hip Sprain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Coccygeal Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Sacrum Disorders
Knee Osteophyte
Miner's Knee
Steroid Injection
Hip Osteophyte
Knee Replacement
Spondylitis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Knee Sprain
Elbow Bursitis
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Limb Pain
Knee Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Chondromalacia
Peripheral Nerve Block
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Fracture
Hip Labral Repair
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Femur Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Achilles Tendinitis
Trigger Finger
Herniated Disc
Gait Abnormality
Genu Varum
Snapping Hip
Meniscus Tear
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Knee Ligament Tears
Hip Impingement
Internal Derangement of Knee
Avascular Necrosis
Spinal Fusion
Genu Valgum
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Foot Infection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femoral Stress Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Dislocation
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Flexor Strain
Hip Injury
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Muscle Strain
Hip Pointer
Hip Socket Injuries
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Injuries
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Perthe's Disease
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
TMJ
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Torticollis
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement
Arthroscopic Knee Shaving
Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Computer-Assisted Total Hip Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hemi (Half) Hip Replacement
Hip Dislocation
Hip Reconstruction Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement, Cemented
Hip Replacement, Cementless
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Surgery
Image-Guided Hip Replacement
Image-Guided Knee Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Cartilage Repair
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Osteotomy
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendon Repair
McMurray's Test
Meniscectomy
Mini Knee Surgery
Mini-Incision Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Pediatric Hip Surgery
Posterior Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Simple Fracture Care and Casting
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Tufts Health Plans
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Humana

Locations

  1. 1 EmergeOrtho
    120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704
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Feb 05, 2026
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Specialties*
Hip & Knee Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery
Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Merz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merz's profile.

Dr. Merz frequently treats the following conditions: Bursitis, Joint Pain, Bursitis of Hip, Knee Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis of Hip, Hip Tendinitis and Iliotibial Band Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Merz, MD is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Merz, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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.
Fellowship Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Boston-Harvard Medical School|New England Baptist Hospital
    2016
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC

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