Gregory A. Merrell, M.D.

Gregory A. Merrell, M.D., is our newest surgeon, joining us in 2007. He received his M.D. and his residency training in orthopedics from Yale University. He then completed a one-year hand surgery fellowship at Brown University. Dr. Merrell is the head of the medical advisory board and serves on the board of directors for Covalon Technologies, a Canadian biotechnology company. He is working with Covalon to develop an innovative line of antimicrobial orthopedic implants. His other research interests include the study of bone and nerve healing. Dr. Merrell won the Marshall Urist American Orthopaedic Association award for his research on bone healing. He has written a number of journal articles and book chapters on minimally invasive treatment of scaphoid fractures. His other clinical interests include fracture care, wrist arthritis, and elbow arthroscopy. Dr. Merrell served as team physician for the 2002 Search for Genghis Khan Expedition to Mongolia. This expedition was featured on a Discovery Channel documentary.