Dr. Lee D Merritt M.D.
Orthopedist
2051 W 25th St Suite B Yuma AZ, 85364About
Dr. Lee Merritt is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Yuma, AZ. Dr. Merritt specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Merritt tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1980
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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