General Info

Dr. Merritt has done research on Alpha-gal, an allergy to beef, pork, and gelatin related to tick bites. She is the director of White Cell Support Group, a non-profit for immune deficient patients. She is a noted speaker for asthma and allergy, and she participates in the Food Allergy Walk and National Asthma Screen every year. She performs allergy testing with the modified skin prick, on the arms. Adults are usually tested for 40 airborne allergens, and children are usually tested for 20 allergens, including foods.