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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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We have searched for several years for this quality of care.
August 14, 2026
Dr Merkel was efficient and professional. Yet she also compassionate, reassuring about both the results and the cosmetic effects. She made sure that her team knew her plans for the procedure.
August 7, 2026
Satisfied with provider
August 6, 2026
Dr. Merkel was patient and encouraged me to ask any questions. She made me feel ok asking anything.
May 11, 2026
She was fantastic. Explained everything simply so I understood. She was patient and kind. Couldn't have asked for better.
May 8, 2026
Dr Merkel always makes me feel at ease and is always very informative about everything.
May 7, 2026
Dr was very professional
May 7, 2026
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
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