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Daniel Merritt, Jr., MD

4.3 out of 5 
Specialty: 
General Surgery
Physician Group: 
UT Health East Texas Physicians

UT Health East Texas HOPE Cancer Center - Tyler

721-A Clinic Drive
Tyler, TX 75701
903-592-6152
Hours: 

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

UT Health East Texas Physicians Tyler - General Surgery

700 Olympic Plaza, Ste. 510
Tyler, TX 75701
903-595-6680

UT Health Tyler

1000 S. Beckham Ave.
Tyler, TX 75701
903-597-0351

Daniel B. Merritt, Jr., MD, is a board-certified general surgeon at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Tyler who sees patients about 5 years old and older. He offers minimally invasive surgeries for a variety of diseases such as gallbladder, appendix, stomach, small bowel, colon and rectal, hernias, thyroid disease, skin cancers and more.

He became a general surgeon because he enjoys both the technical challenges of surgery as well as getting to know and building relationships with his patients. He believes that the relationship between the surgeon and patients is critical to a patent’s recovery.

“While I can’t undergo the surgery for the patient, my role is to prepare them for every step of the way from illness to full recovery, and guide them through those steps. So much of modern healthcare is unknown and sometimes very difficult for a first-time patient. It can be intimidating and frightening. My goal is to minimize these issues so my patients can get back to their normal lives.”

Dr. Merritt is employed as a clinical faculty physician at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.

Board Certifications: 

American Board of Surgery, Board Certification

Education: 

Residency: General Surgery, Texas A&M Scott & White Hospital and Clinic, Temple

Doctor of Medicine: Texas A&M College of Medicine, College Station

Bachelor of Science: Biology, Southwestern University, Georgetown

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 09/04/2024

Dr Merritt was great. He explained the surgery to my son, who is only 16, and answered all his questions. He made the process a lot easier for my son and myself.

   — Bridgett Bateman


 09/02/2024

Dr.Merritt and his staff are wonderful. He has done a couple of surgeries on me and both times were excellent and without issue.I dont live close to him ,but he is definitely worth the drive,his nurse Dina is awesome and will always call you back as soon as possible and is willing to help with any questions. Dr.Merritt is so easy to talk with and genuinely cares about people.He is a life saver ,God please continue to bless him and his family.

   — Rusty


 05/22/2024

Dr Merritt was so patient with me and my anxiety, he explained everything so well. Can't imagine a better surgeon. Took time to ease my mind , and his staff! They are so amazing from reception to nurse. Very grateful for him.

   — Charlakay Texas


 07/02/2023

Grateful for Dr Daniel, I was treated well. He took his time to explain all the details that will take place when I get the surgery on the 13th of July. Thank Jesus for great doctors. At,His Feet Cynthia Ramirez

   — Cynthia Ramirez


 04/08/2023

He took the time to answer all questions, there were no complications and he answered on the weekend. Highly recommend.

   — Carrie Dennis