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Emily A. Merkel MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology

Areas of Expertise

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

Location

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

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.
Dr. Merkel was patient and encouraged me to ask any questions. She made me feel ok asking anything.
May 11, 2026
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She was fantastic. Explained everything simply so I understood. She was patient and kind. Couldn't have asked for better.
May 8, 2026
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Dr Merkel always makes me feel at ease and is always very informative about everything.
May 7, 2026
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Dr was very professional
May 7, 2026
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Dr Merkel has been professional, personable and patient during this whole process. She explained everything in detail and made me feel as comfortable as possible during the entire procedure. I highly recommend her and her team.
April 18, 2026
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I am a new patient of Dr. Merkel and have had a wonderful experience with her. She is very kind and helpful.
April 17, 2026
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Dr. Merkel demonstrates a calm and caring manner. She looks you in the eye and answers your questions thoroughly. She Is knowledgeable and personable. Excellent!!
April 13, 2026
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Dr. Merkel and her nurse kept me completely informed as my procedure progressed!
April 7, 2026
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I appreciate Dr Merkel's attentiveness to my concern and options and how she will inform me of each step moving forward during the surgery process - she is wonderful and patient
March 23, 2026
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