About
Dr. Sarah Merrick is a Louisville native who graduated from Sacred Heart Academy before earning her undergraduate degree with highest honors from the University of Notre Dame. She completed both her medical degree and her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Merrick holds board certification in Internal Medicine and brings more than 15 years of outpatient clinical experience to her work.
She spent her first 12 years practicing outpatient internal medicine with Baptist Medical Associates before joining MedLou in 2019. Dr. Merrick has a particular interest in women's health and cares for patients beginning at age 18. Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking out west and staying active in the gym.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame
Medical School
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Merrick right for?
Dr. Merrick is a great fit for adults 18 and older seeking an experienced internist with a focus on women's health. Patients managing chronic conditions, cardiovascular risk, or metabolic concerns will benefit from her 15-plus years of outpatient experience. Women looking for a primary care physician who integrates health, wellness, and fitness into clinical conversations will find her approach especially resonant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Merrick specializes in Internal Medicine and holds board certification in the field. She has a particular clinical interest in women's health and cares for adult patients beginning at age 18.
Dr. Merrick is currently at capacity and not accepting new patients at the MedLou Louisville East location. Interested patients can add their name to the MedLou waitlist.
Dr. Merrick has more than 15 years of experience in outpatient internal medicine. She spent her first 12 years in practice with Baptist Medical Associates before joining MedLou in 2019.
Dr. Merrick earned her medical degree and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Before medical school, she graduated with highest honors from the University of Notre Dame.
Yes. Women's health is a specific area of clinical interest for Dr. Merrick. She welcomes female patients starting at age 18 and incorporates wellness and preventive care into her approach.
Dr. Merrick cares for adult patients beginning at age 18. Her internal medicine background covers a wide range of chronic and acute conditions across adulthood.
Yes. Dr. Merrick holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She earned that credential after completing her residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026