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Ryan T. Merrell MD

Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology, and Associate Professor
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Tumors
  • Neuro-Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Neurosciences

Conditions and Treatments

  • Neuro-Oncology

Locations

Vanderbilt Neurosurgery
1500 21st Avenue South, The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2005
  • Internship - Mayo Clinic, 2006
  • Residency - Mayo Clinic, 2009
  • Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Neuro-Oncology - United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, 2011

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Patient Comments

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The best
October 18, 2024
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Dr Merrill was extremely helpful in explaining my Schwanoma and put my concerns to rest. I am truly grateful that he will be monitoring it annually.
October 5, 2024
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Dr.Merrell is a wonderful physician.
September 29, 2024
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Excellent bed side manner.
September 11, 2024
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We really like Dr. Merrell and his nurse Bethany. He takes time to explain what we are seeing in MRI, treatments, and answers all of our questions. Unfortunately we have a serious, complex medical condition, Dr. Merrell is very helpful and we are confident of his judgement. We are jointly working with him and the Duke Brain Tumor clinic.
September 10, 2024
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Dr. Merrell is not only excellent as a health care provider, he is also friendly, engaging, and compassionate.
September 6, 2024
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Excellent appointment. Very professional and compassionate discussion of a tough diagnosis and prognosis
August 27, 2024
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Definitely appreciate Dr. Merrell's level of care, expertise and concern.
August 22, 2024
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Dr. Merrell has been wonderful since the day I met him 3 years ago. I Transferred to Nashville from Pittsburgh UPMC so being new in area he was very welcoming. He's patient, kind, hears my concerns and never seems to rush me.
August 20, 2024
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