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Lisa A. Merritt, MD

Medical Director
Kinesia Rehabilitation Group
Sarasota, Florida

Dr. Lisa Merritt obtained her medical degree from Howard University after completing her B.S. at Georgetown University with honors. She underwent training in family and community medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, then completed her residency in PMR at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During residency, she was co-founder of the resident council of the AAPMR, AA Sig, as well as the Resident Section of the National Medical Association. While managing her practice specializing in catastrophic injury, and serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of California Davis,she founded the Multicultural Health Institute (MHI) in Sacramento, California to focus attention on health disparities and the economic impact of prevention strategies. A former VP of the Golden State Medical Society and legislative rep for the California Society of PMR, Merritt was an original member of the California Office on Minority Health statewide multicultural health task force and strong advocate and originator of initial policies on improving cultural and linguistic standards in health delivery in the State of California.

Dr. Merritt in her practice and through MHI created numerous successful initiatives; the Sarasota Community Health Guide, MHI Scholars, Gatekeepers of Community Health, involved in neighborhood activities to reduce health disparities through preventive health education and health screenings. Through those and other collaborative efforts, MHI has touched thousands of lives. By working with schools, local community and faith-based organizations to promote science, technology, engineering, creative arts math and health (STEAMH) careers MHI has mentored numerous young people in college and medical school preparation, encouraging them to work in underserved communities. Dr. Merritt has published numerous articles and books in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. She has lectured nationally and internationally on rehabilitation and multicultural health issues.

No financial relationships to disclose.

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