“My Goal is to promote my patients’ involvement in their own health with an emphasis on preventive medicine. I strive to guide my patients into a healthier lifestyle and help them manage their illness by directing specialty referral when necessary.”
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, TX 1985
Residency/Internship
The University of Texas Southwestern Methodist Hospital of Dallas, TX, 1988
Fellowship
Certification
Board Certified in Family Medicine
Professional Positions and Honors
President of Austin Regional Clinic’s Executive Board; Board Member of Salvation Army Hope Connection; Board Member of Texas Health Central Health; Committee Member for the Texas Medical Associations Health Information Technology Committee; Chair for the Medication Committee and the Public Health Committee for the Travis County Medical Society.
Dr. Merryman recommends uptodate.com patient education materials, available on the ARC web site. It is one of the best medical resources available on the web. The information on the site is updated every six months and he uses the UpToDate physician resources in his own practice.
Personal Summary
Dr. Merryman enjoys fly fishing, hiking and attending church. He has four adult children.