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Dr. Sarah Merritt, MD

Dr. Sarah Merritt, MD

Anesthesiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Sarah Merritt, MD is an anesthesiologist in Bowie, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste B322 Bowie, MD 20716
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(301) 860-0305

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Merritt is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Annapolis, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Merritt specializes in the areas of Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Merritt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merritt

3.2
20 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
55%
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
45%
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Great help!
Dr Merritt has been a really good help for me and my low back pain! I got hurt at work three years ago and have a chronic issue of low back pain. Dr Merritt listened to my situation and added a med but cut down another and referred me to chiro at Dr Marc Gulitz and it’s been a big help overall.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Anna B. – May 16, 2024
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Borderline rude
Speaks very little. Zero personality. Offers little insight into what procedures are being performed or why (especially when compared with my new pain doc and clinic, which explains everything in detail that is easy to understand). And yes - but for procedures, you get pawned-off to a less experienced RN after first visit. In my case, Shoshana Katz, a disastrous experience. Wouldn’t recommend!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Disappointed – Sep 23, 2023
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Professional, Caring, Excellent very helpful.
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
10 others found this helpful
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Olga I Batres – Apr 07, 2020
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Dr. Merritt was very thorough in understanding the pain and discomfort I was experiencing. She was down-to-earth and did not make me feel like she was superior to me in her role as a doctor. I would recommend her to anyone who is experiencing a similar problem to mine. KUDOS to 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
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2020
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Rude office staff could careless how you feel and your issues
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2017
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After initial visit with Dr. Merritt, she pushes you off on a new inexperienced nurse practitioner, Shannon Martin, who does not have your best interest at heart and has an inflated sense of self. Watch out.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
19 others found this helpful
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Bowie, MD – Oct 14, 2016
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1st Encounteer, very POSITIVE, Dr. Merritt, LISTENED, TESTED, LEARNED & ACTED !
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
17 others found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Spencer Pfunder in Davidsonville, MD – Feb 12, 2016
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Dr. Merritt presented herself as very knowledgeable and caring. I felt very comfortable with her skills and expertise. She took sufficient time with me to explain my problems and the procedures needed to help me. I would highly recommend her.
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
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
Bowie, MD – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

In pain medicine, accurate assessment is key to finding successful treatments, and so I strive to make sure each patient has had appropriate diagnositic workup.  Once we establish a diagnosis, I do my best to approach...read more

biography

Dr. Merritt is originally from Huntsville, Alabama.  She attended Birmingham-Southern College on a full academic scholarship, majoring in Biology and graduating Phi Beta Kappa.  Her medical school training took place at the University...read more

  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of North Carolina-chapel Hill

    Residency Hospital, 2007

  • Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 2003

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002

  • Birmingham-southern College

    Undergraduate School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Addiction Medicine
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Lifestream Health Center4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste B322 Bowie, MD 20716
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center

    2001 Medical Pkwy
    Annapolis, MD 21401
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW
    Washington, DC 20007
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW
    Washington, DC 20010
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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