Dr. Joe P Merritt M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5300 N Grand Blvd Suite 302 Oklahoma City OK, 73112About
Dr. Joe Merritt is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Merritt specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Merritt can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Merritt can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1971
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1971
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
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