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Dr. John Merson, MD

Dr. John Merson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Merson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Concord, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities John Muir Medical Center Concord and John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Concord

1800 Sutter St Ste 100 Concord, CA 94520

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Dr. Merson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merson

4.0

10 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Cheryl in Walnut Creek, CA – Aug 11, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Anom in Concord, CA – Jun 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I provide unhurried, personal care for every individual, working collaboratively with the patient to arrive at the most suitable solution.

biography

Dr. Merson grew up in the Bay Area and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University, where he played on the tennis team. After graduating, he worked in the computer industry but a reassessment of his career path led him to the UCLA School...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Hughston Clin

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Los Angeles County Harbor - Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1977
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Concord

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine - Concord1800 Sutter St Ste 100 Concord, CA 94520
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  • Hours
    • 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
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St
    Concord, CA 94520
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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