Lisa Ann Merritt, M.D.
Associate Physician Diplomate
To see if Lisa Ann Merritt is accepting new patients, or for assistance finding a UC Davis doctor, please call 800-2-UCDAVIS (800-282-3284).
Specialties
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Traumatic Brain Injury
Department
Locations and Contact
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.