
Philip O Merritt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Philip O Merritt
About The Provider
Dr. Philip Merritt is the medical director of the Orthopedic Institute at Adventist Health Glendale. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is a pioneer in his field—constantly developing new techniques and using new technology to improve the health and wellness of his patients.
Dr. Merritt specializes in the treatment of:
- Hip bursitis
- Arthritis of the hip and knee
- Pes anserine (knee tendon) bursitis
- Prepatellar (kneecap) bursitis
Procedures and treatments include:
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip revision arthroplasty
- Minimally invasive total hip/knee replacement
- Total hip/knee replacement
- Knee arthroscopy
- Knee arthroplasty
- Revision total knee replacement
Awards / Honors / Professional Memberships
- Diplomate, American Board Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Twice voted Teacher of the Year at USC Department of Orthopedics
Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- Spine and Orthopedics: Adventist Health Glendale
- 1500 East Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 401, Glendale, CA 91206
- Get Directions
- phone: 818-863-4446
Expertise
Education
Keck School of Medicine at USC
Medical SchoolKeck Hospital of USC
Internship ProgramKeck Hospital of USC
Residency ProgramBoard Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987Insurance
- "Adventist Health Care Network, Inc"
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan / Incentive Health
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Family Care Specialist
- Health Net
- Medi-cal ORP1
- Medicare
- Medicare Part B
- Medicare RR
- Optum (Health Care Partners)
- Preferred IPA
- Prospect Medical Group
- Regal
- Tricare
- TriWest
- Triwest1
- UHC
- Western Growers
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
179 ratings, 38 reviewsThe provider star rating is calculated using patient responses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
He is an excellent listener and treated me with respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr. Merritt took his time explaining my treatment options after reviewing the images with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Very concerning doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Dr Merritt is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
I was very happy with Dr Merritt and with all the people who took care of me during my stay and physical therapy in the hospital. The services provided was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Spoke directly about healthDescribed findings clearly and options available to address situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Most informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
Have already referred Dr. Merritt to friends & family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Recommend to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
I will definitely recommend Dr Merritt to my friends and family that needed his Specialty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
It's amazing my Doctor is a very human person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr. Merritt is a highly skilled professional who is exactly the doctor you want to have helping you. I am so thankful that I am able to be treated by him. Truly a blessing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Merritt has alway been kind & compassionate to me. Excellent orthopedic surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
I recommend him to anyone with knee or hip problems. I found out about Dr Merritt from a close friend at the gym.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr. Merritt is very caring and wonderful doctor! It's a Blessing to have such a Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
The visit to Dr. Phillip was the second opinion I sought to resolve my problem and the information he provided me made me feel more confident about the surgery I need, he was very kind and empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
The doctor is very good and I liked it very much
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Very considerate of my age and well being
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Love this doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr. Merritt is an excellent doctor who pays great attention to the patient and provides answers to the questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
I found Dr. Merritt very emphatic, knowledgeable and helpful in finding a resolution to my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Best Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
It's always pleasure being Dr Merritts pt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. Merritt is ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
I'm very happy with my visit with Dr Merritt. He was very attentive, listening to all my concerns, carefully examining me, taking various necessary X-rays and explaining clearly the options needed for my care. Thank you Dr Merritt
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Dr. Merritt has the expertise and caring attitude that I needed to care for my knee problem and I have been recommending him to my coworkerHe's great Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Wonderful service from my doctor and his team!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
After thorough examination of my knee and left leg, Dr. Merritt, who knew of my back issues, determined my knee was ok and worked to move me along to a physician who could care for my spine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
DR. MERRITT IS FABULOUS !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Dr Merritt gave an unexpected attention to my husband's knee condition after taking care of my concerns. Dr Merritt has worked on my husband's surgery in the past and we both have been seeing him for many years now. His thoroughness and extraordinary interest in his patients is commendable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
Always top of the line care: listening attentively, explaining clearly and interacting with me very respectfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Excellent physician caring warm intelligent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr Merritt is a fantastic diagnostician, educator, and healer. We drive to benefit from his expertise and presence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Dr. Merritt explains very well. He answered my questions very clearly. He is very kind .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr Merit is very professional very friendly nice attitude.I hope my surgery goes well without any complications.God Bless you Dr Meritt
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Excellemt
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Everything is fine