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Dr. Merritt Seshul, MD

Dr. Merritt Seshul, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
30+ years of experience

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.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

304 10th Ave NE Hickory, NC 28601

Dr. Seshul is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Seshul specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Seshul's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Seshul

4.3

32 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
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What could be improved
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Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jake T. – Dec 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
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Cindy Echerd – Jul 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Charlotte Copeland – Jul 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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KT in Hickory, NC – Jun 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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marquita in Boonville, NC – Jul 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Tgr in Hickory, NC – Jul 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Anissa Roberts in Hickory, NC – Mar 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Sherry in Granite Falls – Sep 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Joann Riddle in Morganton, NC – Jul 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dee in Lenoir, NC – Jan 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Amy Ford in Hudson, NC – Jan 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Heather S in Morganton, NC – Mar 24, 2016
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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 more

biography

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 more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy & Asthma

  • Sinus Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Alabama Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1994
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
  • Samford University

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • American 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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  • Hours
    • 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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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd
    Hickory, NC 28602
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St
    Hickory, NC 28601

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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