
Philip O Merritt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 21-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout 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
- Adventist Health Glendale Orthopedic Institute
- 1500 East Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 401, Glendale, CA 91206
- Get Directions
- phone: 818-863-4446
Expertise
Education
Keck School of Medicine at USC
Medical SchoolKeck Hospital of USC
Internship ProgramKeck Hospital of USC
Residency ProgramBoard Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987Insurance
- 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 reviewsThe 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.
- 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 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Good. All explained well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Excellent doctor care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
I always recommend Dr. Merritt to anybody ask me for orthopedic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr was at tentative and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Will recommend to anyone with similar medical issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Best doctor around.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Very patient, listen to my concerns and answered to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Philip Merritt was a careful listener and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
I have recommended him to many of my friends who see him now
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Very professional and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
I already recommend him to someone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Always answer my questions with caring .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
He is an excellent listener and treated me with respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr. Merritt took his time explaining my treatment options after reviewing the images with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Very concerning doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Dr Merritt is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
Spoke directly about healthDescribed findings clearly and options available to address situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Most informative and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
Have already referred Dr. Merritt to friends & family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Recommend to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
I will definitely recommend Dr Merritt to my friends and family that needed his Specialty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
It's amazing my Doctor is a very human person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Dr. Merritt has alway been kind & compassionate to me. Excellent orthopedic surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
The doctor is very good and I liked it very much