Joshua Merris, MD

Specialties:
Occupational Medicine

WellSpan Medical Group

(717) 721-4319

My Locations

WellSpan Occupational Health
435 S. Kinzer Ave.
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 721-4319
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

I chose to pursue a career in medicine because I love people. I believe medicine is a noble calling where there are consistent opportunities to be a force for good in the lives of others. Occupational Medicine has been an especially good fit for my specific interests in population health, law, and business.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I grew up in Lancaster County in a large family and now have a family of my own. I have had many experiences as a patient, or in supporting a family member as a patient, that have shaped my perspective and approach as a physician. As my patient, please know that it is my highest objective to never allow a problem to be solved to become more important than a person to be cared for.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I am a family man and an avid outdoors-man. When I am not spending time watching movies or sports, eating good food, or playing games with my family, I am hopefully casting a fly to a rising trophy trout.

Board Certifications

American Board of Preventive Medicine | Occupational Medicine

Education & Credentials

Medical School: University of Toledo College Of Medicine
Graduate School: University of Utah | Occupational/Environmental Medicine
Internship Program: Mercy St Vincent Hospital | Transitional Internship
Residency Program: University of Utah School of Medicine | Occupational/Environmental Medicine
Undergraduate Education: Brigham Young University | Public Health

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Ephrata Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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