About
Dorothy Merritt, MD has cared for patients in Galveston County since 1987. She completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and holds board certification in Internal Medicine. Over her career, her clinical approach evolved to blend traditional adult medicine with environmental health, genetics, chelation therapy, nutritional support, and bioidentical hormone replacement.
Dr. Merritt spent many years as a clinical preceptor for PA students, a role she counts among her most meaningful work. She served on boards, committees, and educational panels throughout her career and contributed to public health initiatives across the region. She first met Sarah Johnson when Sarah worked as a medical assistant at her clinic while preparing for PA school. Dr. Merritt now serves as Medical Director at Elevated Primary Care, supporting the practice's integrative, patient-centered mission. She has transitioned to part-time work to focus on mentorship and family.
Education & Training
Residency
Residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Merritt right for?
Dr. Merritt is a strong fit for adults seeking an integrative approach to internal medicine. Patients with complex chronic conditions benefit from her blend of conventional and functional medicine. Those interested in environmental health, nutritional support, or bioidentical hormone replacement will find her expertise valuable. Her decades of clinical experience make her well suited to patients with layered or long-standing health concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Merritt serves as Medical Director at Elevated Primary Care. She supports the practice's integrative, patient-centered mission and brings decades of clinical and mentorship experience to the team.
Dr. Merritt focuses on internal medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. Her clinical work includes environmental health, metabolic conditions, hormonal health, and nutritional support.
Yes. Dr. Merritt holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Merritt has cared for patients in Galveston County since 1987. Her career spans several decades of clinical practice, public health work, and medical education.
Yes. Dr. Merritt has extensive experience with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Hormone health forms a core part of her integrative clinical approach.
Dr. Merritt blends traditional adult medicine with functional and environmental medicine. She incorporates genetics, nutritional support, chelation therapy, and hormone replacement into her care plans. Her goal is to address root causes alongside symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Merritt first met Sarah Johnson when Sarah worked as a medical assistant at her clinic while preparing for PA school. That long-standing mentorship relationship led to their collaboration at Elevated Primary Care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026