
Perry J Merillat, DO
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Sports Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Corewell Health Ludington Hospital
Locations
- Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Multispecialty Center - Atkinson Orthopedics
- 7 Atkinson Drive, Suite 200, Ludington, MI 49431
- Get Directions
- phone: 231-843-2664
- fax: 231-845-6873
Experience
Education
- Fellowship: Wayne State University, Sports Medicine, 2021
- Residency: Garden City Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2020
- Medical School: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2015
Board Certifications
- Orthopedic Surgery: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2025
Insurance
- Aetna/Cofinity
- Align Senior Care MI
- BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus Blue
- BCBS PPO
- BCBS Traditional
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Care Network Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cigna
- Coventry First Health
- HAP/ASR
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Military (Tricare East)
- McLaren Commercial
- McLaren Medicaid
- McLaren Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian AmBetter
- Meridian Complete (MI Health LINK) Dual Eligible
- Meridian Medicaid
- Molina Medicaid/MiChild/Marketplace (Health Plus)
- Molina Medicare
- Priority Health Choice Medicaid
- Priority Health HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Medicare Advantage
- Railroad Medicare
- Trinity Health Plan of MI
- UHC/Optum (VA Community Care Network)
- UM Health Plan
- United Health Care Commercial
- United Health Care Community Plan (Medicaid)
- United Health Care Dual Complete
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
250 ratings, 95 reviewsCorewell Health is committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care. These ratings and reviews are transparent patient feedback collected via survey following a provider care experience that asks patients and families about the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Took time to answer all my questions. Did not feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
I recommend Dr Merillat completely. When people find out I’ve had a knee and am doing so well, they ask me who my surgeon is. Most cannot believe I just had surgery and am walking so well. He did an awesome job and I’m very grateful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Very considerate of my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
He takes the time to be sure you understand what he is explaining, he asks questions, he is very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
He is a great Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Easy to understand and just tells you like it is going to be!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2025
Helpfully in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
He listens is honest and tells it like it is. And very caring and understanding. A good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
He was very nice and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Explained things from beginning to where I am healing now. Explained the X-rays at each visit. Polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Knows his job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
His explanations are very understandable and he listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
I really appreciate his calming demeanour & experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Understanding and knowledgeable clean cut and very professional. Happy to have him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
He was very thorough. He answered all my questions before I needed to ask them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Great dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Very thorough and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I've always been very satisfied with Dr.Merrilst. I would definitely recommend him to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Very nice man who does his job extremely well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Very helpful and cheerful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
He knew about my problems and new the steps ahead of seeing me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
He knows his stuff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Very professional, very knowledgeable, good listener, easy to talk to, explains things in an easy to understand personable relaxed maner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
The doctor was friendly and knowledgeable. He took time to explain everything that I needed to know and wanted to know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Dr. Merillat is very caring and I feel safe when I’m there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
We are lucky to have a fine professional in LUDINGTON
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Explained everything in terms I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
I felt comfortable with the care plan. He answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Excellent doctor! Professional and knowledgeable, made sure I was comfortable and answered all of my questions along with excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Seems to be rushed but also takes the time to answer questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr Merillat is a Dr I would recommend! Sharon his assistant is great as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Confident!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
It was explained very well I see no change needed I was very comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Easy to talk to and listens.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
All was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Merillat was very personable, professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I felt he listened to me, reviewed X-ray with me and explained what to expect moving forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
He is amazing, very caring and concerned for your well being. He is one of God's special gifted people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
He did great for me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
was very patient and made sure I understood what had happened and what to expect
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Was very pleasant and explained things well but did seem a bit rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Dr. Merillat is very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
If I need his expertise, I am looking forward to seeing him again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
He took the time to explain my problem to me in a way I could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
He had photos of shoulder before and after surgery - this was very helpful to my wife and I.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Explained everything in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Miracles happen! Right choice! Good advice! Great office staff and nurses. Very kind!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Very lind
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Would be nice if someone would just say we are a little behind and it might be awhile. Or tell me corewell is overwhelmed them and i would have totally understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
He was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
He's a awesome Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Just seems to really care about his patients no matter what age.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
I trust him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Very pleasant and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Answered questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
He always assures me that I can return anytime I have questions or concerns about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
I hope he has confidence in me, that I will eventually return to him for help. I liked him and liked working with him on my shoulder problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
He was not in a hurry. He showed me my exrays, and explained the results and what they meant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Good doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
He let me know what was happening and his explanations were very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Very kind doctor, not pushy at all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
He is a great doctor he never pressures into anything waits for you to decide when you want your surgery!!☺️
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
He is helpful in explaining issues and willing to work with you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Very caring and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very caring Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
He was very empathetic to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr Merillat was Awesome!! Did a great job explaining and making sure I understood everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Did a great job on my shoulder surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He is a very nice and caring doctor, I felt very comfortable with his care of my knee problem. He certainly knows what he is doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
He was friendly & showed me the x-ray picture taken that day
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr showed concern. He was patient and understood my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
He was very professional yet able to communicate in a way that most people understood. I appreciate that he did not keep me coming back. He was pleased with the results and the healing and said it was not necessary to return unless an issue developed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr. Merillat did a great job at making both myself & my child feel comfortable. I felt like he took his time to thoroughly explain the care plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Always caring about my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2025
First visit to Dr Merillat. It was an excellent experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
They are all great and my treatment and surgery was very successful. The hospital/facility/ doctors I will recommend and return to! Thank you to everyone who had a part in my care. 😊🤗
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Never made like he didn't care about my decisions!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Everything was explained so I could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
They were very helpful. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
Best careing and kind and respectful providers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
They listened to me and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr. Perry Merillat is a great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2025
He is easy to talk to, doesn't make me feel rushed
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
feel rushed in rushed out
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Overall a very positive experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr Merillat was wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Very helpful