Dr. George R. Merriman, MD | Shreveport, LA | General Surgeon

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Dr. George Merriman treats obesity and overweight, pediatric obesity, and GERD, and performs upper GI endoscopy, laparoscopy, and sleeve gastrectomy. He has practiced surgery and bariatric surgery for 39 years and is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center.

Dr. Merriman completed his medical training and residency at the University of Alabama Hospital and sees patients in Shreveport, Louisiana. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Merriman 3.71 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.7

7 Ratings
39 years of experience
31 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Alabama Hospital
5 written reviews
2 specialties
4 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Merriman's Ratings and Reviews

3.7

7 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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I went to him with a few different issues that I started having from another surg. done in TX. He really took time to talk with me and run different test to find the best why to fix my problems. I am very glad that someone told me about him. I have referred my sister and best friend to him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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April 7th, 2019

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Dr. Merriman is an erigant know it all guy. I would not recommended him at all. I wish I had never seen or heard of him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 13th, 2018

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I can’t believe this man has so many good reviews. He was one of the rudest and most smart elec people I have ever met. I started to go to him because he was an hour from me and I was driving four hours before, I will gladly drive the four hours. He was very rude.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

July 19th, 2018

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This is a very compassionate Doctor, very easy to talk to and very easy to understand, he explains everything he is going to do to you before he does it

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 14th, 2017

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If you want a Real Dr. With real facts and real instructions, Dr. George Merriman is the man for you ! But if you want someone to stroke your ego and play with your emotions find someone else because he's 100% Real about his work and we love him for that ! His staff is the best ever , I'm proud to be apart of the Freedom from Obesity team !

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 18th, 2016

Surgical Specialists Of Shreveport Llc

949 Olive StShreveport, LA 71104

Tel: (318) 222-3132

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

949 Olive St.Shreveport, LA 71104


Dr. George Robert Merriman II, MD	Dr. Donald L. Sorrells JR., MD	Dr. Mark F. Brown, MD	Dr. Gazi B. Zibari, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (7 Ratings)	4.2 (5 Ratings)	3.7 (6 Ratings)	5 (10 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Arabic, English, Kurdish
Shreveport , LA	Shreveport , LA	Shreveport , LA	Shreveport , LA
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine	Med School: Kansas City School of Medicine	Med School: University of Tennessee
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Alabama Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Merriman's NPI number is 1285670356.

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Dr. Sundeep Atluri, MD
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24 Years Exp | Shreveport, LA
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Dr. Mark Bernard Smith, MD
Surgery
41 Years Exp | Shreveport, LA
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Dr. Ramon Antonio L Romero
Surgery
44 Years Exp | Shreveport, LA
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Dr. Frederick Lane Price, MD
Surgery
| Shreveport, LA
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Dr. James Stanford Shelby, MD
Surgery
| Shreveport, LA
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Dr. William Loy Eddleman
Surgery
53 Years Exp | Shreveport, LA
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Dr. Williams V Spires
Surgery
50 Years Exp | Shreveport, LA
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Dr. Lloyd G Phillips JR.
Thoracic Surgery
60 Years Exp | Shreveport, LA
(0)

Does Dr. George Merriman accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. George Merriman accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. George Merriman affiliated with?: Dr. George Merriman is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center.
Does Dr. George Merriman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. George Merriman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. George Merriman speak?: Dr. George Merriman speaks English.
Is Dr. George Merriman accepting new patients?: Dr. George Merriman is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. George Merriman's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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