This is not one story, but has happened multiple times over the last 2 years. In early November 2021, I met with Dr Merritt Dunlap, and let him know I had been experiencing ongoing diarrhea, accompanied with some serious abdominal pain, for about 3 weeks or so, and seemed consistent, regardless of what I was eating. He immediately gave me a prescription to have an Untra-Sound of my abdominal… See more
Merritt W. Dunlap, MD
Carson City, NV 89703 Get Directions
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Dr. Dunlap's Credentials
Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton, CA
Family Practice 1994-1996
Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton
Camp Pendleton, CA
Family Practice 1993-1994
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Reno, NV
Doctorate of Medicine 1993
University of Nevada
Reno, NV
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry 1987
Sierra Surgical Hospital
Carson City Reader's Choice Award for Best Doctor 2003, 2010, 2011, 2012
Award of Excellence, University of Nevada School of Medicine 2005-2012
Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award 2010-2012
Patient's Choice Award 2008, 2010-2012
Medical Director, Physicians Managed Care IPA 2009-2011
Board of Directors, Sierra Surgical Hospital 2007-2010
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
- Chairman, Department of Family Medicine & Pediatrics 2000-2002
- Member of Executive Committee 2000-2002
- Member of Recruitment Committee 2007-2010
Member, American Academy of Family Physicians
Member, Nevada Academy of Family Physicians
Testimonials from patients of Dr. Dunlap
Dr, Dunlap is the best doctor I have ever had or could have hoped for (and that's a lot of years).
I feel like he truly cares about my well-being and encourages and supports me in helping me achieve goals that promote a more healthy life style.
I am absolutely grateful!
Thanks, Doc for all of your advice and direction for my better health.
Dr Dunlap has been my primary physician for the past 25 plus years. When he left a large practice in Carson City to start a MDVIP practice, I was reluctant to sign up right away due to the additional cost. I am so glad we did, I feel the investment has been worth every penny. Dr. Dunlap has been available to us whenever we need him and he never gets impatient about hearing whatever the ailment… See more
Doctor, I hope this finds you and yours doing well.
I am so grateful for you and your support kindness and understanding, with a whole lot of patience.
With this basket case.
Thank you for my husband. I would not know what I would be like without him.
Stay salty Doctor.
And let’s stay strong , healthy and happy.
Thank the ladies as well for me.
When I had my first meeting with Dr. Dunlap, I was astounded that he had read my entire medical history. While we were meeting for the first time, he knew more about me than I could recall myself. I’ve never had a medical professional take that much interest in me personally.
Thanks to Dr. Dunlap my husband continues to enjoy life and gave me a fabulous 80th birthday party last month.
When I first met Dr. Dunlap, it was a visit to decide if he was to be my new Dr. We had just moved to the area and had heard how difficult it could be to even get and appointment to see a Dr. First of all, it meant so much that he was available to meet with me and then I loved the fact that he was open to discussing our mutual love of research and new methods and modes of treatment. He is… See more
Dr. Dunlap is one in a million. He is always there for me to answer my questions, make informed suggestions and make sure I have the best health care possible.
If I have a question or a request I email him and get a response in less than an hour. No question is too small and he always gives me a well thought out reply. My friends can ask me to ask him a question and he answers those… See more
I always thought it would be wonderful to have a doctor as a family member because you could always prevail upon them when you need to ask a question and get support with your medical conditions. Doctor Dunlap is as close as you can get to that. I have never had a doctor who I felt you could call upon to answer a question and put your mind at ease. He is caring and wants to help you… See more