Woodson Merrell, MD, PLLC

Contact the office directly at (212) 535-1012 or reach Membership Services at (646) 970-9637 to learn about joining. The team will walk you through membership details and next steps.

Members pay an annual fee that unlocks a wide array of benefits, including a dedicated cellphone number for direct access to Dr. Merrell, telemedicine through the Spruce app, the SENS wellness health coaching program, and access to Affinity partner benefits. Contact the office for current pricing and a full breakdown of what membership includes.

Yes. The practice maintains a 24/7 answering service and provides on-call support after hours. Members also receive a dedicated direct cellphone number and text platform for personal contact with Dr. Merrell outside of standard office visits.

Yes. Dr. Merrell offers telemedicine visits through the Spruce app. Members can use this platform for virtual consultations as part of their membership benefits.

Dr. Merrell handles most conditions a general internist encounters, including neurologic, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal concerns. He also focuses on preventive medicine and early intervention for conditions like adult onset diabetes and hypertension. He treats functional disorders such as headaches and IBS using integrative therapies, and he sees many patients managing chronic conditions and food intolerances.

The practice offers a comprehensive diagnostic panel that includes genomics, epigenetics, microbiome analysis, metabolomics, hormonal evaluation, immune testing, nutritional assessment, conventional laboratory testing, and imaging. Dr. Merrell uses these tools to identify root causes rather than simply address symptoms.

Nutrition sits at the core of Dr. Merrell's preventive work. He conducts nutritional assessments and dedicates extended time to topics like diet, food intolerances, and supplement management during visits. Members can order recommended nutritional products through Vitahealth Apothecary New York or through the Fullscript online dispensary, where they receive a 15% discount.

The membership fee itself falls outside of insurance coverage. However, Dr. Merrell does coordinate referrals and works within the broader healthcare system to support patients' overall care needs. Contact the office at (212) 535-1012 for specifics about billing and insurance questions.

The practice sits at 44 East 67th Street in New York, NY 10065, between Park and Madison Avenues on the Upper East Side. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, with on-call service available after hours.

The SENS wellness program delivers health coaching as part of the membership experience. Dr. Merrell includes access to SENS as one of the core member benefits, supporting patients with lifestyle-based guidance across areas like nutrition, stress management, and preventive health strategies.