Dr. Christopher Howell Merritt M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
593 Eddy St Claverick 2 Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Christopher Merritt is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Merritt specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Louisiana 2004
Tulane University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fever
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
- Croup
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