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Department Colorectal Surgery
Primary Location Hillcrest Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abdominal Surgery
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Anorectal Fistula Treatment
  • Anorectal Surgery
  • Anoscopy
  • Colectomy
  • Colon Surgery
  • Colorectal Cancer Prevention
  • Colorectal Cancer Research
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies
  • Colorectal Cancer Treatment
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Fecal Diversion
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Ileostomy
  • Incontinence Therapy
  • Intestinal Stomas
  • Laparoscopic Colectomy
  • Laparoscopic Colon Resection
  • Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Fecal Diversion
  • Laparoscopic Ileocolectomy
  • Laparoscopic Proctosigmoidectomy
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery for Digestive Diseases
  • Laparoscopy
  • Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) Health
  • Mucosal Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
  • Rectal Surgery
  • Rubber Band Ligation Of Hemorrhoids
  • Second Opinion
  • Sphincter Sparing Surgery
  • Stoma Surgery
  • Surgery for Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Surgery for Crohn's Disease
  • Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
  • Total Abdominal Colectomy
  • Treatment for Anal Fissure
  • Treatment for Anal Fistula
  • Treatment of Constipation
  • Treatment of Fecal Incontinence
  • Ulcerative Colitis Medical Management
View all 45 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abdominal Abscess
  • Adenomas
  • Adenomatous Polyps
  • Anal Abscesses
  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissures
  • Anal Fistula
  • Benign Anorectal Disease
  • Cancer
  • Cancer of the Anus
  • Carcinoma of the Colon
  • Carcinoma of the Large Bowel
  • Carcinoma of the Small Bowel
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Diseases
  • Colon Polyps
  • Colonic Neoplasia
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Colovesical Fistula
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enterocele
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Intestinal Fistula
  • Large Bowel Cancer
  • Large Intestine Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Small Bowel Cancer
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stoma Related Problems
  • Volvulus
View all 33 Specialties +
Insurance

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2018

Education & Fellowships

Graduate School - Ursuline College
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pepper Pike, OH United States
2017

Undergraduate - Bowling Green State University
Nursing
Bowling Green, OH United States
1996

Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

176 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

22 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

I honestly cannot say thank you enough. I didn't even want to have the appointment for this issue because of fear and also the awkward nature, but I had been in so much pain for so long. Carla was kind above and beyond my hopes for the visit. She listened to me talk about my issues and came up with a plan to get them resolved as quickly as possible; she did all of this with kindness and compassion. 5/5 isn't a high enough score. Thank you!!

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2024

Carla was wonderful. She dealt with a very sensitive area/subject in a kind a professional manner. She spent a considerable amount of time explaining the issue to me.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

The provider and assistant were both extremely helpful.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

CNP Merrick was personable, patient and extremely caring. She listened to all of my concerns and then walked me through a treatment plan following my exam, She made an uncomfortable and delicate situation very relaxed and anxiety free.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Carla took the time to explain things to me thoroughly and answered all of my questions in a way that made me feel heard and understood. I would highly recommend her in the future.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

Carla was amazing. She explained the exam and procedure during my visit. She was professional and informative and addressed my concerns.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Carla is very personable and knows her stuff! Good at making you feel comfortable with such a delicate topic.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024

Carla is AMAZING. She is compassionate, friendly, informative and looks at a person's whole health.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Nurse Merrick is a very good listener and takes the time she can

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024

Carla is absolutely amazing. She's caring , compassionate , knowledgeable and helpful. She makes me feel very comfortable

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Carla Merrick was outstanding - given the sensitive nature of my procedure, she made me comfortable and she cared that I was well informed and my issue is resolved.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

She provided complete step by step instructions and was caring and helpful

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

I have not encountered a physician who is as patient, kind, caring as she was

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

I really liked her, she actually seemed like she cared vs just going through the motions

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023

She was wonderful

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

I am a New patient, I was made to feel very at ease/comfortable. Everything explained so I could understand. Looking forward to a long patient doctor relationship.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Absolutely loved Carla Merrick. She spent a lot of time with me, answering questions, explaining things. She was incredibly understanding and sympathetic.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023

If there was a 10 for excellence...She would have it!

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

Again, Carla was great. First time meeting her as well.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

She was professional, listened to my issue and made good suggestions on my treatment

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

I thought the doctor was very attentive and explained things well. The staff was very friendly and helpful since this was the first time I was ever here.

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023

She made me feel very respected & valuable.

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