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Emily A. Merkel MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Dermatological Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery
  • Organ Transplant-Related Skin Disease
  • Skin Cancers Including Melanoma

Location

Vanderbilt Dermatology
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 26300
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Education

  • Internship, Internal Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center, 2018
  • Residency - Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2021
  • Fellowship - Indiana University Medical Center, 2022
  • Doctor of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Dermatology - American Board of Dermatology, 2021
  • Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery - American Board of Dermatology, 2022

Patient Comments

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Good
January 16, 2026
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No problems with any on at all
January 15, 2026
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Excellent
January 13, 2026
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Dr Merkel was very communicative, friendly, and professional. She did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
January 6, 2026
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Dr Mekel was awesome
November 24, 2025
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DR Merkel and others assisting during procedure were very professional, excellent communicators and outstanding in task performed
November 23, 2025
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Dr Merkel is one of a kind provider she takes as much time as needed to address my questions and concerned. Has gentle spirit, friendly yet extremely professional Has over and above level of knowledge of plastic surgery
November 18, 2025
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Dr Merkel was great.
November 18, 2025
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Excellent
November 7, 2025
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