LisaAMerrittMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab • Sarasota, FL

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Office
3260 Fruitville Rd
Unit B
Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone+1 941-225-8198

Fax+1 941-906-1099
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Education & Training

Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1986 - 1989
University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1985
Georgetown UniversityBS, Biology

Certifications & Licensure

AZ State Medical License 2020 - 2026
CA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2000 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2006 - 2025
OK State Medical License 2021 - 2024
TX State Medical License 1987 - 2024
NY State Medical License 1999 - 2024
NM State Medical License 2023 - 2024
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Women of Power Award National Council on Concerns of Jewish Women, 2017
Health Policy Colloquium Award National Medical Association, 2016
Unity Alumni Award Outstanding Community Service BIZ 941, 2016
Freedom Award Sarasota NAACP, 2015
Women in Medicine Award National Medical Association Council on Concerns of Women Physicians, 2014
Men and Women of Excellence Health and Wellness Awardee Payne Chapel, 2013
MLK Celebration Honor for Outstanding Community Service 2012, 2017
Unity Award Medical Category BIZ941, 2012
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Practice Fusion EHR, Practice Fusion, Inc., 2011-2013
Community Recognition Award Sarasota Links, 2008
Community Service Recognition Award Genesis Health Services, 2007
Appreciation Award for Outstanding Dedication to the Community Fulton County REACH for Wellness Campaign, 2003
Selected for Guide to America’s Top Physicians Consumers’ Research Council, 2003
Physician’s Recognition Award AMA, 1999
Outstanding Woman Award Health Services YWCA, 1997
Outstanding Physician of the Year Hillhaven Fair Oaks Healthcare Center, 1995
Outstanding Young Achiever of Houston Houston Chamber of Commerce, 1988
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Disability and Sexuality Issues
Merritt, Lisa, Emedicine, 1/1/2000
Relationship Issues in Traumatic Brain Injury
Merritt, Lisa, Brain Injury Source, 1/1/1999
Blending Excellence from the Heart Mind, Body & Sprit
Merritt, Lisa, Inner Words, 1/1/1997
Healthy Back Care
Merritt, Lisa, Heart & Soul, 1/1/1996
Polyradiculoneuropathy in Transfusion Associated AIDS and Dorsal Root Pathology
Alpert, Jack, Merritt, Lisa, Texas Medicine, 1/1/1989
Changing Mindsets for Changing Times
Merritt, Lisa, Journal of the National Medical Association, 1/11/2003
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Books/Book Chapters

Aesthetic Mesotherapy and Injection Lipolysis in Clinical Practice
Chapter: The Scientific Basis of Mesotherapy
Merritt, LisaEditors: Shirley Madhere, M.D..Informa, Inc., London2007
Aesthetic Mesotherapy and Injection Lipolysis in Clinical Practice
Chapter: Mesotherapy and Non-Cosmetic Applications
Merritt, LisaEditors: Shirley Madhere, M.D..Informa, Inc., London2007
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation: State of The Art Reviews
Chapter: Disability Due to Central Nervous System Impairment.
Levinson, Stephen; Merritt, Lisa.Editors: Michael O’Dell.Hanley & Belfus, Inc, Philadelphia1993

Abstracts/Posters

Inpatient Rehabilitation of AIDS
Merritt L, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Seattle, WA, 1/1/1988

Lectures

Healthcare in Sarasota’s Newtown A Longitudinal and Community Based Investigation
Tampa, Florida - 1/1/2016
Sarasota Community Health Guide
Sarasota, Florida - 1/1/2011
Creating Gatekeepers of Community Health
Tampa, Florida - 1/1/2008
Newtown Healthcare Access Study
Sarasota, Florida - 1/1/2008
Developing a Culturally Competent Community Based Support Model for Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers
Clearwater, Florida - 1/1/2008
Comprehensive Mesotherapy Post-Course
Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2005
Advanced Mesotherapy Training
Dallas, TX - 1/1/2005
Traditional Healing Methods of Diverse Cultures
Seattle, WA - 1/1/1998
Community based AIDS programs
Kyoto Japan - 1/1/1997
Multicultural Issues in the Rehabilitation Process
Kyoto Japan - 1/1/1997
Rehabilitation in the Arts
Kyoto Japan - 1/1/1997
Cross Cultural Communication
Los Cabos, Mexico - 1/1/1997
Multicultural Curriculum Development
Kansas City, MO - 1/1/1997
Global Information Technology and its Impact on Women of the Future
University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town, South Africa - 1/1/1997
“Sexuality and Relationship Issues in Traumatic Brain Injury” (Spanish/English)
Seville, Spain - 1/1/1997
Issues of Cognitive Deficiency and Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/1996
Importance of Outcome Studies in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Practice
Chicago, IL - 1/1/1996
Management of Mild Head Injuries
Sacramento, CA - 1/1/1996
Sexuality Issues in Traumatic Brain Injured Males
Hanover, NH - 1/1/1996
Subacute Rehabilitation Issues in a Managed Care Environment
Orlando, FL - 1/1/1995
Measurement of Outcomes in Manual Medicine
Orlando, FL - 1/1/1995
Clinical Research in Private Practice: Pitfalls and Successes
Orlando, FL - 1/1/1995
Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Orlando, FL - 1/1/1995
Need for Uniform Data Bases for Cumulative Trauma Management
Orlando, FL - 1/1/1995
Panelist Ethical Dilemmas in Managed Care
Anaheim, CA - 1/1/1994
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Other

HIV/AIDS Network of Sarasota Report
Merritt, Lisa, McCloud, James, Tempo News
1/4./2007

Press Mentions

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Doctors Urge Parents to Look for Credible Sources When Deciding About COVID-19 Vaccine for KidsMarch 24th, 2022
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