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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

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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Good
May 13, 2024
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I have recommended him and his staff to anyone who needs a neurologist and will continue to.
April 21, 2024
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Very impressed with the knowledge, experience, concern and attention expressed.
April 13, 2024
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Good
April 9, 2024
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I've never had a bad experience with Dr Merrell
April 7, 2024
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Outstanding on every method
March 18, 2024
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Dr Merrill seemed very knowledgeable concerning my issues. I feel very hopeful that will be able to fix my issue.
March 15, 2024
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Dr. Merrell is gracious to show scan views we request and compare to dates we request. He uses vocabulary that is concise and efficient. He is kind and has a sense of humor. We appreciate his guidance in our care. We trust and value his recommendations.
March 15, 2024
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Very attentive answered all my questions (there were a lot) helped me understand my condition. Very pleased
March 10, 2024
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