Dr. Jason Lee Merritt MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1600 Specht Point Rd Suite 127 Fort Collins CO, 80525About
Dr. Jason Merritt is a nephrologist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Merritt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Merritt most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Yale School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- General Care
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