Dr. Vikas Merchia
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Brockton, MA
10 years experience male
Locations
Office
Brockton, MA
My office hours
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Massachusetts
TUFTS Health Plan
Harvard Pilgim Health Care
Neighborhood Health Plan
Network Health Plan
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center
Brockton, MA
ESP Medical LLC
Brockton, MA
About
Bio
Dr. Merchia's clinical interests include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, vaginal fistulas, interstitial cystitis, recurrent urinary tract infections and minimally invasive surgery including robotic surgery, vaginal reconstructive surgery and Interstim.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Preventive Medicine
Urogynecology
Languages spoken
Hindi, Punjabi
Doctor Q&A
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
US: uterus seems larger than usual, possible adenomyosis as no fibroids noted.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Bv: you may have Bacterial Vaginosis.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Delayed: Not to worry, it may be just a delayed menses.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
No: Prenatal vitamins don't help you get pregnant. They are most helpful for Folic Acid supplementation which will help reduce neural tube defects, espec... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Spotting on ocp: not uncommon to spot on OC for first several months, I would continue with it.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Menses: Has nothing to do with being a virgin, unless you're pregnant.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
EDD 266 days: EDD is 266 days after ovulation. Implantation usually within 7 days after ovulation.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Blood test: possibly, pregnancy test should be positive if pregnant, maybe consider getting a serum blood test.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Negative Cx: it depends how the culture is being done. You may have symptoms without the disease.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Contractions: Could be especially if it is involving the entire uterus
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Hypothyroid: treat your symptoms, but still test tsh and base treatment on it.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 26 years experience
Pregnancy after nexp: Menses may be delayed and conception delayed significantly after use of Nexplanon.
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Merchia is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Merchia is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you!! I'm going to switch soon and pay because this site is just absolutely amazing..hopefully I'll be ok! C-section just 9 months ago..scared!!
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Thank you, your quick reply made me feel good!
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Graduated 1996MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
Temple University Hospital
Residency
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 2000
Residency
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 2000
Affiliations
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
ACOG - American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
IUGA - International UroGynecological Association
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