HOWARD R. MERTZ MD
CONDITIONS TREATED: Abdominal Pain Upper and Lower, Anemia, Barrett's Esophagus, Blood in Stool, Colon Cancer and Polyps, Constipation, Diarrhea, Diverticulitis, Dysphagia, Esophageal Reflux, Esophagitis, Gall Bladder and Crohn's Disease, Hepatitis, Hiatal Hernia, Pancreatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Vomiting & Jaundice in Nashville
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About HOWARD R. MERTZ
Meet Dr. Howard R. Mertz, a double board-certified practitioner specialized in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He provides comprehensive gastroenterology care, with expertise in endoscopic ultrasound and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Mertz earned his Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He finished his gastroenterology fellowship at UCLA in 1991, where he also served as an assistant professor. Dr. Mertz is renowned as Tennessee's leading endoscopic ultrasonographer, having conducted over 14,000 procedures, including 5,000 fine-needle biopsies. Since 2003, he has been a valued partner at Nashville Gastrointestinal Specialists and previously helmed the Tennessee Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy as president. Noteworthy publications by Dr. Mertz include 36 original articles, 10 book chapters, and 7 review articles, including contributions to the New England Journal of Medicine on Irritable Bowel Syndrome therapy. For appointments or inquiries, contact Dr. Howard R. Mertz, who is known for his dedication and personalized care approach.Unique Feature:- Emphasizes Accessibility and Personalized Care.