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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
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD

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

Offers telehealth

 

Clinical Overview

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD works in Tyler, TX as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and has 17 years experience.

Dr. Merrick is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2009. Dr. Merrick has worked on more claims relating to 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 than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Merrick has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Merrick is affiliated with UT Health Tyler, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall. Dr. Merrick's office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Merrick practices at Azalea Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Tyler, TX and has additional offices in Athens, TX, Longview, TX and Palestine, TX. Dr. Merrick is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon practicing in Tyler, TX. Dr. Michael Merrick, MD is affiliated with UT Health Tyler, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler, and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall.

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Insurance & Payment Information

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

Office Locations

  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 - Athens
    1123 S Palestine St Ste 300, Athens, TX 75751
  3. 3 Azalea Orthopedics - Longview
    925 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
  4. 4 Azalea Orthopedics - Palestine
    2211 S Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
  5. 5 UT Health Tyler
    1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701

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Feb 11, 2026
His mannerism, patience and knowledge.
— Feb 11, 2026
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Medical Expertise & Background

Specialties*
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Common Patient Questions

Dr. Michael Merrick, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Merrick accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Merrick's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Merrick accepts Humana, First Health, Aetna, Sagamore Health Network, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Curative, Anthem, MultiPlan and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Merrick accepts here.

Dr. Merrick frequently sees patients for 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.

Dr. Merrick has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Merrick is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Merrick has been practicing as an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon for 17 years.

Education & Credentials
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2009
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners
    2010
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • K D Leatherman Spine Center
    2015
Fellowship Hospital
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