Loading Complete
Philip O Merritt

Philip O Merritt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
Affiliated Provider
4.9 of 5 stars180 ratings, 36 reviews
Need help scheduling? Call 818-863-4446

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 21-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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

  1. Adventist Health Glendale Orthopedic Institute
    • 1500 East Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 401, Glendale, CA 91206
    • Get Directions

Expertise

Education

Keck School of Medicine at USC

Medical School

Keck Hospital of USC

Internship Program

Keck Hospital of USC

Residency Program

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987

Insurance

Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
  • 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

180 ratings, 36 reviews

The 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.

Provider explained things clearly
Provider showed concern
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
Provider discussed treatment options
Search reviews
  • No RatingReviewed on 9/29/2025

    Dr. Merritt is very caring. He explains the problem so we can understand, listens and answers our questions to our satisfaction.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Good. All explained well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Excellent doctor care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Doc Merritt was very thorough and explained my medical problem. He answered my questions and used visual props to show my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    I always recommend Dr. Merritt to anybody ask me for orthopedic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr was at tentative and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Will recommend to anyone with similar medical issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Best doctor around.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Dr. Listened to my concerns, never felt like they were in a hurry to leave, not the case with other doctors I had seen on this issue. Felt comfortable that he took 'time' to be sure I was fully informed and prepared to make a decision.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Saw Dr Merritt. Thorough cars. Took Time to really listen to me. I have had 21 surgeries on my leg. Complicated case.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Very patient, listen to my concerns and answered to my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr. Philip Merritt was a careful listener and answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    I have recommended him to many of my friends who see him now

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Very professional and respectful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    I already recommend him to someone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    Always answer my questions with caring .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr Merritt was wonderful. He listened to my problems and handled it very well. His mannerisms and kindness was outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Dr Merritt listens to my questions and always answers them fully. I like knowing he has a plan of care, but also informs me of how that plan could change based on my healing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    He is an excellent listener and treated me with respect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr. Merritt took his time explaining my treatment options after reviewing the images with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    Very concerning doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Dr Merritt is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2025

    Spoke directly about healthDescribed findings clearly and options available to address situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    Most informative and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2025

    Have already referred Dr. Merritt to friends & family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/19/2025

    Recommend to everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2024

    I will definitely recommend Dr Merritt to my friends and family that needed his Specialty.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2024

    It's amazing my Doctor is a very human person

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2024

    Dr. Merritt has alway been kind & compassionate to me. Excellent orthopedic surgeon

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2024

    The doctor is very good and I liked it very much