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Dr. Michael Merrick, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 44
Dr. Michael Merrick, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tyler, TX.
Dr. Michael Merrick, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 44
Tyler, TX
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tyler, TX.

About Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Dr. Merrick graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Tyler, TX and has 17 years experience. Dr. Merrick currently practices at Azalea Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and is affiliated with UT Health Tyler, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall. Dr. Merrick has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Spine, Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Cervical Radiculopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Cervical Stenosis, Sciatica, Spine Deformities, Lumbosacral Stenosis, Thoracic Radiculopathy, Scoliosis, Thoracic Stenosis, Chronic Neck Pain, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Lumbar Spine Fracture and Spinal Osteophyte among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Merrick's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merrick is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Herniated Disc
Cervical Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Sciatica
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Spine Deformities
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Spinal Discectomy
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Thoracic Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Spinal Osteophyte
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Back Pain
Upper Back Pain
Schmorl's Nodes
Joint Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Gait Abnormality
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Bursitis
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Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chondrocalcinosis
Chordoma
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Genu Valgum
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Sclerosis
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
TMJ
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Trigger Finger
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Where Dr. Michael Merrick, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Azalea Orthopedics - Golden Road Tyler
    3414 Golden Rd, Tyler, TX 75701
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Azalea Orthopedics - Palestine
    2211 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
  3. 3 Azalea Orthopedics - Athens
    1123 S Palestine St Ste 300, Athens, TX 75751
  4. 4 Azalea Orthopedics - Longview
    925 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
  5. 5 UT Health Tyler
    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701

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Feb 04, 2026
Small issue with scheduling which was quickly resolved. Fast friendly service. Highly recommend Dr Merrick and his staff
— Feb 04, 2026
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Meet Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

Specialties*
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Specialties*
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Merrick, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merrick's profile.

Dr. Merrick frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Spine, Radiculopathy, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Low Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Cervical Radiculopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication, Cervical Stenosis, Sciatica, Spine Deformities, Lumbosacral Stenosis, Thoracic Radiculopathy, Scoliosis, Thoracic Stenosis, Chronic Neck Pain, Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Lumbar Spine Fracture and Spinal Osteophyte. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is affiliated with UT Health Tyler, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall.

Yes, Dr. Michael Merrick, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    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.
Internship
  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners
    2010
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • K D Leatherman Spine Center
    2015
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Merrick, MD Practices

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX

  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall

    811 S Washington Ave, Marshall, TX

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