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Lee (Hieb) Merritt, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Onawa, IA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Onawa, IA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Staff surgeon, Stewart Memorial Hospital, Lake City, Iowa

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  • Office

    1600 Diamond St
    Onawa, IA 51040
    Phone+1 712-423-2311
    Fax+1 712-423-3500

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterFellowship, Louis A. Goldstein Fellow of Spinal Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1987
  • US Naval Hospital
    US Naval HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983 - 1984
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1981
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - Present
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2000 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - Present
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1983 - 2012
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1996 - 2011
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society U. of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 1980

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Orthopaedics and the Vampire Economy: OMTEC 2012 - Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference 
    ORTHOWORLD Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois - 6/13/2012

Press Mentions

  • No Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin Cure Cancer; Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis Aren’t Caused Solely by Parasites, Contrary to Claim by Orthopedic Surgeon
    No Evidence That Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin Cure Cancer; Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis Aren’t Caused Solely by Parasites, Contrary to Claim by Orthopedic SurgeonMay 12th, 2023
  • Ron Johnson’s “Vaccine Round Table” Does Little to Actually Help Patients
    Ron Johnson’s “Vaccine Round Table” Does Little to Actually Help PatientsDecember 24th, 2022
  • COVID Conspiracy Doctor Allowed to Renew Medical License with a Mouse Click -- as Calls for Consequences Intensify
    COVID Conspiracy Doctor Allowed to Renew Medical License with a Mouse Click -- as Calls for Consequences IntensifyNovember 5th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

  • Association of American Physicians and Surgeons
    Past President