Dr. Howard Mertz, MD
Gastroenterology*•Male•Age 63
Gastroenterology*
Dr. Howard Mertz, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Nashville, TN and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mertz has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Howard Mertz, MD
Gastroenterology
Locations
Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Mertz is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.
Dr. Mertz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Mertz's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mertz
3.5
5 Star | 58% | 58% |
4 Star | 4% | 4% |
3 Star | 2% | 2% |
2 Star | 0% | 0% |
1 Star | 36% | 36% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Mertz to family and friends is 3.48 out of 5
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Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Board Certifications
University of California, Los Angeles
Fellowship Hospital, 1991
Johns Hopkins
Residency Hospital, 1989
Johns Hopkins
Internship Hospital, 1987
Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (615) 383-0165
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New patients may call (629) 219-7834 to make an appointment.
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Dr. Howard Mertz, MD accepts various insurance plans. You can easily check if your insurance provider is accepted by using the Healthgrades insurance check. We recommend verifying your insurance coverage before scheduling an appointment to ensure a seamless experience.
Does Dr. Howard Mertz, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Mertz, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mertz's profile.
What are Dr. Howard Mertz, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Howard Mertz, MD specializes in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Howard Mertz, MD's office address?
Dr. Mertz's office is located at 4230 Harding Pike Ste 309, Nashville, TN 37205. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Howard Mertz, MD speak?
Dr. Howard Mertz, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
2% higher than the national average
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