Professional Summary

Degree

  • Oregon Health Sciences University SOM - Portland, in Doctor of Medicine, 2004

Residency

  • Hospital of The University of PA - Philadelphia, in Internal Medicine, 2007

Fellowships

  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology from Washington University Medical Center
  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology from Medical College of Wisconsin

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Language Spoken

  • English

Intermountain Hospital Affiliations

Verified Patient Ratings

The Patient Rating score is an average of all patient responses to physician related questions in the Press Ganey Medical Practice survey. Patients receive a survey to complete within 1-2 days of their physician visit. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

Patient Satisfaction

(4.5) 468 ratings

Verified Patient Comments

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Mar 18, 2023
Dr Merrill is great
Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Merrill is a fabulous doctor. He is skilled, experienced, listens to his patients and explains things clearly.
Feb 27, 2023
Dr. Merrill took time was sensitive and caring n his help and continuing care and help.
Feb 13, 2023
Dr. Merill is an outstanding physician who is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. He actively listens and works with the patient on the optimal approach for health and healing.
Feb 5, 2023
Their efforts in my behalf were commendable.
Feb 5, 2023
Dr. Merrill is a highly skilled and thoughtful physician who has provided me prudent medical care.
Jan 28, 2023
One of your best Doc in his field
Dec 27, 2022
I felt very at ease talking to Dr Merrill.
Dec 22, 2022
Video call option is amazing! Same great care and service from dr.Merrill.
Dec 12, 2022
Dr. Merrill made sure to get my husband's information to arrange for his colonoscopy appointment.
Nov 24, 2022
Such a good listener and offered very practical advice
Nov 3, 2022
My entire family goes to Dr. Merrill and we absolutely love and appreciate him. He is always so caring and good to us.
Oct 7, 2022
Very good.
Sep 16, 2022
Dr. Merrill is outstanding. He cares about his patients and involves them in decision making.
Sep 8, 2022
Absolutely will recommend him to family.
Sep 1, 2022
Dr. Merrill is a superb and adept physician with excellent patient rapport.
Aug 9, 2022
Best experience at an IHC clinic in years.
Aug 9, 2022
Dr. Merrill is a vanishing breed. He was prepared for the appointment and actually had reviewed my patient records. He spent more time looking at me than the computer, and he offered some solutions that I can work on now before further testing. He was personable and treated with an ease that is rare. Keep this doctor in patient care and away from administration!!
Jul 9, 2022
Went well
Jun 2, 2022
Dr. Merrill was an excellent and kind physician. He was very personable and genuinely concerned about my welfare.
May 25, 2022
Dr Merrill is a very kind individual who really takes the time to listen. He is thorough and explains his reasoning for the plan
May 23, 2022
He is always caring and clear in his instructions
May 20, 2022
Dr Merrill is a great listener. Very approachable and friendly
Apr 25, 2022
I like that Dr Merrill works with me to come up with a plan rather than just tell me what to do.
Apr 25, 2022
I've been needing more input towards my treatment of SIBO and EPI. Dr. Merrill provided great explanations of what I was experiencing and why. Very thorough and thoughtful.
Apr 21, 2022
Dr Merrill is an excellent doctor. He is a physician who truly cares about the well being of his patients. He takes time to truly decide what's best for his patients. He prepares and talks through a plan going forward. He truly listens to the concerns of his patients. I recommend him to anyone who is in need of a gastroenterologist!
Apr 5, 2022
Dr. Merrill went above and beyond to get me the help I needed.
Mar 29, 2022
Not recommend
Mar 15, 2022
Dr Merrill is kind, patient and not rushed.
Mar 12, 2022
I have recommended Dr Merrill to my friends and family. I learned another Dr of mine has had her daughter see Dr Merrill and she also has had good things to say about him and his staff.
Mar 12, 2022
Wouldn't recommend anyone else. Dr Merrill is the best G.I. Dr I am so glad I chose him for my care
Feb 26, 2022
I really like this doc - very easy to talk to and understand. He's responsive to questions and didn't get impatient or condescending
Feb 22, 2022
Dr. Merrill was very kind and respectful. He listened to all my questions and concerns. I feel very confident in his abilities to treat me.
Feb 22, 2022
The staff told me they were running behind. I expected to wait at least 20 minutes. Dr. Merrill came in within 10 minutes. Impressive!
Feb 18, 2022
Dr. Merrill has very good bedside manners and is very friendly and approachable.
Feb 17, 2022
Dr Merrill listened carefully, helped me understand important information and is a valuable person on my medical team that truly cares and made me feel heard.
Feb 14, 2022
I could not find a better doctor than Dr. Merrill in every sense.
Feb 10, 2022
Dr. Merrill is fantastic!
Feb 3, 2022
I felt like my doctor actually listened to my concerns and is working towards helping me fix the specific problems I've been having.
Feb 1, 2022
Good
Feb 1, 2022
Good
Jan 20, 2022
Dr. Merrill went out of his way to see me and was excellent to talk with.
Jan 7, 2022
I have been dealing with this digestive/elimination problem for years ... Extremely frustrating and embarrassing at times. Dr. Merrill seemed to know exactly what the problem was and told me what to do and ordered medicines to help correct the situation.
Dec 13, 2021
Great!
Dec 13, 2021
Very helpful.
Dec 9, 2021
Dr Merrill is very attentive, and helpful made me feel important
Dec 4, 2021
I love this provider. I've never felt like a doctor cared so much
Nov 13, 2021
I was extremely relieved by my visit with Dr. Merrill. I believe he understood what my body was doing and prescribed the right treatment. It's only been a few days since I saw him so I will wait to see if the meds do the trick. My husband and I both fel
Nov 8, 2021
Dr. Merrill was Terrific!I feel lucky to have found him.Feel confident that the treatment and tests that have been ordered will provide aDiagnosis and relief for my issues!!
Oct 30, 2021
I first contacted his office. The lady seemed to be have computer problems or something. The Dr. Told me too see him 2 weeks after a procedure and the scheduler could not seem to make it work. I ended the call and drove to the Bountiful clinic and got an
Oct 26, 2021
An excellent experience with Dr.Merrill.
Oct 25, 2021
I could tell Dr. Merrill spent a lot of time preparing for our appointment as he was ready to discuss care plans with me and allowed me to be the ultimate decision maker while providing me with the data (and professional opinion) I needed to make that dec
Oct 12, 2021
Dr. Merrill took extra time to explain my condition and describe the options. He listened carefully to my preference and we jointly decided what course of action to take. Dr. Merrill is a fabulous physician and I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.
Oct 12, 2021
Doctor Joseph Merril is a excellent doctor
Oct 2, 2021
LOVE Dr Merrill.
Oct 1, 2021
Dr Merrill is always caring and has the best for his patients in his care. He and his staff are excellent caregivers!!!
Sep 27, 2021
Dr. Merrill is awesome!
Sep 13, 2021
Dr Merrill is always wonderful!
Sep 12, 2021
Love Dr. Merrill! Great bedside manner, and very knowledgeable! He's very easy to talk to and he listens carefully to all your concerns!
Sep 6, 2021
Dr. Merrill treats each patient as his most important one and you feel it. He's concerned and patient and really listens.
Aug 31, 2021
I had heard good things about Dr Merrill and after seeing him, I'm so glad I waited to see him! He was thoughtful, attentive, and listened without pre-judging.
Aug 29, 2021
Dr. Merrill tries hard to put his patients at ease and explains what's wrong and what the plan going forward to get the body working right.
Aug 23, 2021
Dr. Merrill is compassionate and skilled.
Aug 9, 2021
He took the time I needed to understand what would be happening and even gave advice on another medical issue that was helpful.
Aug 6, 2021
The doctor is an excellent doctor and has a great bedside manner. The problem is that he looked exhausted and seemed to go from room to room as fast as he could. It feels that there is pressure put on the physician or healthcare provider that is untenable
Jul 26, 2021
The doctor was very attentive and pleasant. He explained any questions I had and told me what he was planning for my future appointments. He was fabulous and I am glad I was referred to him. I am telling friends who need a good doctor to call his offic
Jul 19, 2021
Dr, Merrill is the best. It's nice to be able to do a televisit, it saves a lot of time driving and it feels safer with Covid still around.
Jul 8, 2021
I actually received the treatment before I met with Dr. Merrill.
Jun 24, 2021
My family and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Dr Merrill. he is truly INCREDIBLE!!!
Jun 14, 2021
love Dr. Merrill and feel he always has my best interest in mind.
May 27, 2021
Dr Merrill is always great at explaining the need for the treatment prescribed.
May 27, 2021
all good
May 27, 2021
he is pleasant and easy to talk to whenever I see him.
May 25, 2021
Excellent.
May 10, 2021
Good
May 10, 2021
Good
May 2, 2021
Dr. Merrill is always amazing in the way that not only does he listen, but he's always thinking ahead. Not only does he want to make you feel better at the particular time he sees you, he truly cares about ongoing care He's always willing and wanting to g
Nov 26, 2017
I was so impressed with Dr. Merrill. He studied my records, when he came in he knew my background, he listened to my concerns, and explained clearly what course we needed to take. And I enjoyed his caring personality and his great professionalism. I think
Oct 29, 2017
Joseph Merrill was wonderful. He took the time to explain things to me very easily that I could understand them. He was concerned. I didn't feel like I was just a number, I felt like I was of importance and he had concern for my needs and I wasn't just be
Sep 17, 2017
Dr. Merrill went above and beyond his job. He contacted me personally over the phone to find out my symptoms. He scheduled me for an appointment in the middle of the day, and also has encouraged me to contact him with any concerns. He has made me feel ver
Sep 13, 2017
Dr. Merrill was a great doctor. He talks to you in terms you can understand and he's informative and he's thorough and he's just really good.
Sep 6, 2017
He was great at taking time to hear my issues, and doing anything in his power that he could to try and help.
Aug 27, 2017
Thank you. Dr. Merrill is one of the most personable and engaged providers I have ever had the pleasure of working with as a being a patient. He is caring and involved and never seems too busy,never seems annoyed. He is pleasant and happy and seems to gen