Keith Merritt, DVM

Dr. Keith Merritt has been in the specialized field of equine sports medicine for over 28 + years, having earned his DVM degree from Mississippi State University in 1985. In 1992, Dr. Merritt founded Merritt & Associates Equine Hospital located near Chicago, Illinois, and quickly grew his business as a leading referral equine hospital in the northern-Illinois area. Providing state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services, Merritt & Associates facilities included a nuclear scintigraphy wing, a first class surgery suite, high frequency shockwave therapy, digitally enhanced ultrasound, digital radiography, and video endoscopy, as well as a pharmacy and lab on site. Dr. Merritt has always strived to be on the leading edge of developing new diagnostics techniques and treatment regimens for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. In 2016, Dr. Merritt sold his practice to his long time veterinarian partners.

Today, Dr. Merritt is sought after all over North America for his experience and expertise, particularly for his ability to diagnose and treat difficult lameness issues. He has a true passion for all equine disciplines, particularly race and performance horses, along with staying on top of new pioneering techniques and treatments with his true excitement for the field of regenerative medicine.
Dr. Merritt travels the country on behalf of Equi-Stem LLC to assist our horse owners and their treating veterinarians with difficult cases, and is heavily involved with the development of Equi-Stem LLC’s proprietary treatments and products. At any one time, Dr. Merritt has 50 + field research case studies under his direction.

Equi-Stem is excited to have Dr. Merritt as a member to assist our customers with their equine regeneration therapy needs, and keeping their equine athletes at their top performance and on the track for years to come. (Source)

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