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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 +
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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

169 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

25 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2024

Have had a couple appointments with Carla Merrick and both times has been very kind and thorough. She is also very kind and thoughtful quite happy with her caring ways.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

Carla was very thorough and went above and beyond what would be a follow-up to my surgery. She is extremely caring.

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Carla was truly wonderful. She took time to answer questions, provide advice, and was great at explaining every step of the exam and provided explanations to everything. Carla is AMAZING!

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

Carla was amazing! She was so kind and helpful

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

If she was a family doctor I would have her as my doctor

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

The first time I saw this provider she was great. This last visit she seemed bothered that I was there, like I was wasting her time. She clearly did not care about me as a person. Will not schedule with her again.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

Carla was excellent. I would definitely recommend her to any one suffering from the same situation. She helped remedy my situation and provided an excellent healthcare plan going forward. 5's do not do justice, I would give her a 10.

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024

She was really good and explained everything and really listened to my concerns and very thorough, so kind and helpful.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Carla was so professional and nice. She did an excellent job of keeping me calm and comfortable. Wish she could be my PCP! Would highly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

Carla was excellent in every way--especially impressed with her empathy and concern for me. I was self-conscious about my issue- She allayed my concerns and made me comfortable; she really was amazing.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

I cannot say how much I am pleased with her. She was so caring and respectful. She made me feel comfortable and optimistic.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024

Carla was excellent. She was professional and easy to talk to. Knowledgeable about my situation and made recommendations regarding surgeons and further treatments I may need. I would highly recommend her.

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024

Carla was stellar! She listened to my concerns and treated me with dignity and respect for a rather embarrassing issue I had.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

She was very caring and compassionate.

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Carla is KEY to my health being as good as it is presently. Her expertise and level of care and detail are excellent. I very much appreciate having gotten her when I went to seek help for my health concerns in the category.

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

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