


Dr. Merritt Seshul, MD
Dr. Merritt Seshul, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Hickory, NC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601Dr. Seshul is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
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- Area of ExpertiseDr. Seshul specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
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Dr. Seshul's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Seshul
4.3
5 Star | 78% | 78% |
4 Star | 3% | 3% |
3 Star | 0% | 0% |
2 Star | 3% | 3% |
1 Star | 16% | 16% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Seshul?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Seshul to family and friends is 4.25 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
As an Otolaryngologist/Head and Neck Surgeon, my goal is to provide the best care to my patients for head and neck problems through a thorough and thoughtful evaluation, as well as offering up to date management options. Often patients have more...read morebiography
Dr. Merritt Seshul is a member of the medical staff at Frye Regional Medical Center, Catawba Valley Medical Center, and Viewmont Surgery Center. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a Fellow of the Triologic Society...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
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University Of Alabama Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1995University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Medical School, 1994University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1994Samford University
Undergraduate School, 1990
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAmerican College of Surgeons, Fellow
Newton Fischer Society, Member
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow
The Triological Society, Member
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Fellow
Pharyngeal fibrovascular polyp in a child. Seshul, M.J., Wiatrak, B.J., Galliani, C.A., Odrezin, G.T. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 1998 Sep
Bilateral aberrant internal carotid artery case presentation. Glasscock ME 3rd Seshul M Seshul MB Sr Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 1993 Mar
Use of intradermal dilutional testing and skin prick testing: clinical relevance and cost efficiency. Seshul, M., Pillsbury, H., Eby, T. Laryngoscope, 2006 Sep
Nasal inverted papilloma with involvement of middle ear and mastoid. Seshul, M.J., Eby, T.L., Crowe, D.R., Peters, G.E. Arch Otolaryngol Head and Neck Surg, 1995 Sep
Dr. Seshul is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
NC Alternate Governor State Legislation AAOHNS, 2012
NC Governor AAOHNS Board of Governors, 2013
Top Regional Doctor Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2012
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2013
Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
NC Alternate governor State Public Educations AAOHNS, 2014
Past President North Carolina Society of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, 2009
Board Chairman Viewmont Surgery Center, 2009-2015
NC Alternate governor State Public Educations AAOHNS, 2011
NC Alternate Governor State Legislation AAOHNS, 2015
Top Regional Doctor Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2013
NC Governor AAOHNS Board of Governors, 2016
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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