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Dr Simon Merritt

Respiratory Medicine Saint Leonards-On-Sea

Dr Simon Merritt

9 years of experience

12,421+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Simon Merritt at a glance

Dr Simon Merritt is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Saint Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Saint Leonards-On-Sea, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Simon Merritt is a Consultant in Respiratory, General and Sleep Medicine. He is currently a full time Consultant in Respiratory, General and Sleep Medicine at the Conquest Hospital and on the sleep section committee of the Royal Society of Medicine. He has also joined forces with a local cognitive behavioural psychotherapist, with the aim of improving the nature of services provided to treat insomnia within that part of the UK, developing a state-of-the-art evidence-based course for the treatment of Insomnia. In addition to the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and sleep disorders, he is also interested in screening for OSA in high risk patients.
Dr Merritt is dual accredited in General (Internal) Medicine and Respiratory Medicine. He trained at United Medical and Dental School of Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals, London, gaining a BSc in Psychology, before graduating with Honours in 2000. After completing his general medical training in East London, he undertook specialist training at the Kent and Sussex, Lewisham, St. Thomas' and Conquest Hospitals. During his time at St.Thomas', he spent three years working in the Sleep Disorders Centre and the Lane Fox Unit, carrying out innovative research into the connection between OSA and severe Diabetic Retinopathy, and also into the physiology of breathing in the very obese.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsNon-Invasive Ventilation
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Narcolepsy
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Sleep Disorders

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Simon Merritt

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Saint Leonards-on-sea (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    Universitat de València, Saint Leonards-on-sea (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-694558 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-8CE392D8 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,000
Annual physical exam 99395 1,894
Vaccination administration 90471 710
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 121

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Simon Merritt in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Merritt with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Merritt at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Simon Merritt

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Simon Merritt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8940/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38428256 · cited by 136
  2. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB
    Simon Merritt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6472/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37198125 · cited by 50
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Simon Merritt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7427/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31835361 · cited by 196
  4. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across GB
    Simon Merritt, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8727/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36242538 · cited by 62

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Respiratory Medicine European Annual Congress (Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Respiratory Medicine National Society Meeting · Saint Leonards-on-sea · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — Saint Leonards-on-sea · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simon.merritt@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Simon Merritt specialises in Respiratory Medicine in Saint Leonards-on-sea, GB. 26 years of clinical experience.

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    Simon Merritt speaks English.

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