Dr. James Merritt III, MD
Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience
Dr. James Merritt III, MD is an ophthalmologist in Dallas, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1978. He is affiliated with Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. He is accepting new patients.
4.2 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (31 reviews)
Practice
8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 508 Dallas, TX 75231At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Merritt III's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merritt III
4.2
31 ratings, 14 with a written review
| 5 star | 71% | 71% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 star | 10% | 10% |
| 1 star | 10% | 10% |
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Upper droopy eyelid gone!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lauren U. – Aug 03, 2022
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Very nice to my 96 year old mom. Took time to explain and make her comfortable.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Robin Hanna – Nov 08, 2021
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I had a Friday afternoon appointment with Dr. Merritt. I waited an hour and a half and never got in to see him. I gave up and left. This is completely disrespectful of other peoples schedules.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Jun 15, 2021
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Eye lid surgery
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Norma Garza – Jun 24, 2020
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This doctor is the best. I had seen several different types of so called doctors over the last year. No one could figure out my condition. He was all over it and had me diagnosed in no time at all.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mike Chandler – Jun 06, 2020
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Dr. Merritt is the best of the best! I had eyelid surgery with a different doctor and the results came out extremely poor. Dr. Merritt corrected the other surgeon’s work and did so with skill, expertise and above everything- compassion. Compassion is extremely rare to see in a doctor these days; however Dr. Merritt is one of the most compassionate and skilled doctors I have ever met. I would not only recommend Dr. Merritt, but there is no other eye doctor I would see.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Lisa in Allen, TX – Feb 28, 2019
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incredibly competent, caring,
For good reasons he was chosen as "physician of the year" by the votes of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Medical Staff
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Ted in dallas, TX – Jun 25, 2018
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I went to my f appointment, walked up to the receptionist and started getting the negative vibes from his scruffy staff. Waited an hour and a half past my appointment time, no one expressed any concern or offered any information so I left.
This time I think I left with this lesson learned: When contemplating engaging a new doc. visit the office first. Look at and talk to the staff. Ask the folks in the waiting room how long past their appointment they have waited.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2018
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Dr. Merritt went above and beyond for my care. You could not wish for a better physician. He is knowledgeable, caring and dedicated to providing the best for the well-being of his patients.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Lakewood – Apr 16, 2018
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Extremely kind and very informative. Excellent with our nine year old. Office is well kept and clean. Staff was friendly and we did not have to wait long to be called back. Maybe 10 minutes. I would definitely recommend Dr. Merritt.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Melissa in Allen, TX – Feb 01, 2018
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Dr. Merritt repaired the torn ligament in my eye, and adjusted the other eye. I am so happy with the outcome of the surgery! I first met Dr. Merritt when my mother need plastic surgery to repair an eyelid after she had had multiple surgeries for glaucoma. I would give Dr. James Merritt III as many stars as I could for his excellent oculoplastic surgery skills and his kindness to his patients.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Julie Spears in Dallas, TX – Jul 25, 2017
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18 months later, the scars are impossible to camouflage. Dr Merritt was aloof and uncaring leaving me with visible ugly scarring
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Dallas, TX – Apr 18, 2017
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Even though he appears a little gruff, he is an outstanding surgeon. He did my bilateral ptosis surgery which had outstanding results with no pain attended to the procedure.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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JIm Smith in Dallas, TX – Jan 15, 2017
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Dr. Merritt is incredibly talented and knowledgeable. He takes what ever time is necessary to explain things to the patient so they can understand. He has always answered all of my questions and he makes me feel very comfortable with recommendations he makes. He is one of the most caring and compassionate people I have ever met. Truly a great doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth in Springtown TX – Apr 05, 2016
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biography
Dr. James Merritt III, MD is an ophthalmologist in Dallas, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry in 1978. He is affiliated with Texas Institute for Surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. He is accepting new patients.Ophthalmology
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University Of Texas Health San Antonio School Of Dentistry
Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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92%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
90%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
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