Lisa Ann  Merritt, M.D.

Lisa Ann Merritt, M.D.

Associate Physician Diplomate

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Reviews

Specialties

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Traumatic Brain Injury

Locations and Contact

Ernest E. Tschannen Eye Institute

(Eye Center)
4860 Y St
Sacramento, CA 95817

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Clinic Referral Phone: 800-482-3284

Philosophy of Care

I believe that each patient is unique, requiring an individualized yet comprehensive plan of care developed through shared decision making.  In order for patients to achieve the best outcomes, they must put forth their best effort as we work together, guiding them towards reaching their goals.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Merritt is a general physiatrist caring for diverse patients across the life spectrum. She treats survivors of polytrauma and catastrophic injuries such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and other orthopedic and neurological conditions in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She believes in the importance of integrating a multidisciplinary approach to care using a variety of modalities to optimize function and quality of life for her patients.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Merritt's research focuses on population health, effective prevention and early intervention strategies to reduce chronic complex medical conditions.  She is also interested in the evolving understanding of the impact of environmental health as a social determinant of health.

Division

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Undergraduate School

B.S., Biology/Spanish, Georgetown, 1981

Medical School

M.D., Howard University School of Medicine, 1985

Other School

Chemistry, Nassau Community College, NY

Internship

Family & Community Medicine, UCSF, 1985-86

Residency

PM&R, Baylor College of Medicine, 1986-89

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Distinguished Service Award, 2019

National Council on Concerns of Jewish Women, Women of Power Award, 2017, 2022

NMA Health Policy Colloquium, 2016

Council on Concerns of Women Physicians Women in Medicine Awards, 2014

BIZ 941 Unity Alumni Award Outstanding Community Service, 2016

Sarasota NAACP Freedom Award, 2015

Sarasota NAACP Lifetime Award, 2019

Community Self-Portrait in Data: A Replicable Model of an Equitable Data Cycle supporting Civic Engagement and Advocacy in Newtown, Sarasota, Florida

Lisa Merritt, MD , Janice T Booher, MS , Gene Marie Kennedy, MS , Kristopher P Fennie, PhD MPH , Olympia Fulcher , Joseph Carretta, Peter Nelson.  JNMA 114, NO 3, JUNE 2022, S50.

Florida Efforts to Address Covid-19 A Model for National Replication. Lisa Merritt, MD, Queen Meccasia Zabriske, PhD, Kristopher Fennie, PhD. Janice T. Booher, MS,  Olympia Fulcher, Alia Quadir, Prince Quamina, Shana-Kay Brown. JNMA 112, NO 5S, OCTOBER 2020

Merritt, Lisa, Taylor, Janet, “Where Effort is Needed”, Sarasota Herald Tribune, April 16, 2020

Merritt, Lisa, “The Scientific Basis of Mesotherapy”, “Mesotherapy and Non-Cosmetic Applications”, Aesthetic Mesotherapy and Injection Lipolysis in Clinical Practice.  Edited by Shirley Madhere, M.D. London, Informa, Inc.  May 2007.

Merritt, Lisa.  “Changing Mindsets for Changing Times.”  Journal of the National Medical Association.  Vol. 95 No.11 December 2003.

Merritt, Lisa.  “Disability and Sexuality Issues.”  Emedicine Vol. 1, August 2000.

Merritt, Lisa.  “Relationship Issues in Traumatic Brain Injury”, Brain Injury Source Vol. 3, Winter 1999.

Merritt, Lisa. '' Healthy Back Care'' Heart & Soul, September 1996.

Levinson, Stephen; Merritt, Lisa.  “Disability Due to Central Nervous System Impairment.”  Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: State of The Art Reviews - Vol 7, Special Issue.  Edited by Michael O’Dell.  Philadelphia:  Hanley & Belfus, Inc September 1993.

Alpert, Jack, Merritt, Lisa “Polyradiculoneuropathy in Transfusion Associated AIDS and Dorsal Root Pathology, “Texas Medicine, Vol.85 February 1989.