Dr. James Merritt, MD
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Dr. James Merritt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. James Merritt, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Merritt has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2000. He is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
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Ortho SC
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Merritt is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center Myrtle Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Merritt specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
- Recent Reviews • Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Merritt's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merritt
4.7
| 5 Star | 91% | 91% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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Dr. James Merritt, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Myrtle Beach, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Merritt has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Medical University Of South Carolina
Residency HospitalMedical University Of South Carolina
Internship HospitalMedical University Of South Carolina
Medical School, 2000
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- Recipient of 48
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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