Dr. Tara Ann Merritt MD
Sports Medicine Specialist (Pediatric) | Sports Medicine
1500 Oglethorpe Ave Suite 600ef Athens GA, 30606About
Dr. Tara Merritt is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Athens, GA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Merritt is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
St George',s University MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Sports Medicine
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