Dr. Merritt has been in practice in Tallahassee, Florida since 1981. He completed his undergraduate degree in premedical biological science, with a minor emphasis in physics. He graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree in 1979. He completed his postgraduate surgical training at the California College of Podiatric Medicine and Hayward Vesper Hospital, where he served as Chief Podiatric Surgical Resident in 1980-81. Dr. Merritt is Board Certified in podiatric surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. His hobbies include weight training, running and tennis.