Summary

Dr. Amit Merchant is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating injuries and conditions affecting bones, joints, and muscles. He completed his fellowship training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2015, following his residency at North Shore University Hospital at Plainview and internship at Peninsula Hospital Center in 2012. Dr. Merchant is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as of 2019. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Merchant practices at Palisades Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center, with locations in Hackensack and North Bergen, New Jersey. His expertise includes treating arm fractures, hip dysplasia, and problems with the Achilles tendon. He performs specialized procedures such as Achilles tendon repair surgery to help patients recover from injuries and return to their daily activities. Patients have rated Dr. Merchant 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Amit Y Merchant has 3 locations

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12 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Russian
Hackensack , NJSunnyside , NYFresh Meadows , NYBrooklyn , NY
Med School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Amit Y Merchant

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Amit Y Merchant has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Amit Y Merchant has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pediatric Orthopedics

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

The Johns Hopkins Hospital2015

Residency

North Shore University Hospital at Plainview-GME2014

Internship

Peninsula Hospital Center2012

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Dr. Amit Merchant is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Palisades Medical Center.
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Dr. Amit Merchant's office is located at 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
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