Dr. Tara Ann Merritt, MD - Watkinsville, GA

Dr. Tara Ann Merritt, MD

Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician in Watkinsville, Georgia

NPI 1891895777

Tara Ann Merritt is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Physician based in Watkinsville, GA and is specialized in Sports Medicine. Tara Ann Merritt practices in Watkinsville, GA and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Tara Ann Merritt is 1891895777 and holds a License No. 58543 (Georgia).

The current practice location address for Tara Ann Merritt is 1181 Langford Dr, Watkinsville, GA and can be reached out via phone at 706-850-8750 and via fax at 706-850-8760.

Location: 1181 Langford Dr, Watkinsville, GA, 30677

NPI Number

1891895777

Provider Name

Tara Ann Merritt

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Female

Address

1181 Langford Dr, Watkinsville, GA, 30677

Phone Number

706-850-8750

Fax Number

706-850-8760

Provider Enumeration Date

09/22/2006

Last Update Date

03/08/2024

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
489449582A	05	GA

Address

1181 Langford Dr

City

Watkinsville

State

Georgia

Zip

30677-7242

Phone Number

706-850-8750

Fax Number

706-850-8760

Address

1181 Langford Dr

City

Watkinsville

State

Georgia

Zip

30677-7242

Phone Number

706-850-8750

Fax Number

706-850-8760

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Taxonomy

207R00000X

License No.

58543 (Georgia)

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Pediatrics

Speciality

Taxonomy

208000000X

License No.

58543 (Georgia)

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Pediatrics

Speciality

Sports Medicine

Taxonomy

2080S0010X

License No.

58543 (Georgia)

Definition

A pediatrician who is responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the healthcare of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

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