Meet Dr. Dorothy Merritt, MD

Dr. Dorothy Merritt, MD

Dr. Dorothy Merritt, MD has been practicing in Galveston County, Texas since 1987 when she completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor in Houston. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and also was board certified in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine from 2000-2007, during which time she also worked for Galveston Hospice (now Hospice Care Team). She has been active in public health initiatives and served on numerous boards and committees. She is an adjunct faculty member of George Washington University in DC, an associate professor at UTMB, and a PA preceptor for Lincoln Memorial University. She has been the Co-Chair of the ACAM CAP training for several years along with Lyn Patrick ND.

She actively educates Physician Assistant students in their final year of training and is an adjunct faculty member of George Washington University in DC, an associate professor at UTMB, and a PA preceptor for Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. Merritt actively lectures for ACAM on lead toxicity and is a member of multiple medical societies. She is credentialed at local hospitals but uses an Inpatient specialist to hospitalize her patients.

Specialties:

• Internal Medicine – Board Certified

Affiliations:

• HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
• HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

Credentials and Education:

• Baylor College of Medicine Internship 1985
• University of Kansas Graduate Degree 1984
• Baylor College of Medicine Residency 1987