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Ryan T. Merrell MD

Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology, and Associate Professor

Areas of Expertise

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

Conditions and Treatments

  • Neuro-Oncology

Locations

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

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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.
Dr Merrell is a good down to earth doctor. But I have MRIs done every 6 months to check on my dormant brain cancer status. My former doctor at VH would test my reflexes, eyes, and a few other things and then go over my MRI and show nothing had changed. When Dr Merrell comes in the room he logs in the PC and pulls up the MRI then says everything looks good. Doesn't point anything out unless we ask. He is a good doctor but I just wish he would give us a little more detail each visit and not make us have to request it. Again, I like him and he is very knowledgeable and nice, just not informative unless you ask.
August 6, 2026
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I was seen first by a resident. She did a very thorough exam. Then the doctor came in. He was unable to pinpoint my problem, but it wasn't for lack of trying.
August 2, 2026
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Dr. Merrell is excellent! He's a great communicator and answered all of my questions and gave me the information I need about my health situation.
July 25, 2026
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I started my care with Dr. Motts, who was very thorough, warm and seemed genuinely concerned about my care. It pains me to say I can't say the same for Dr. Merell.
July 23, 2026
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Dr. Merrell has such a sweet personality. He takes his time in answering my questions in an understanding way.
July 22, 2026
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Dr Merrell is top notch that I feel very lucky to have.
July 21, 2026
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Dr Merrell explained in detail the journey behind and before us
July 18, 2026
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Great Doctor
July 8, 2026
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Dr Merrell is always very attentive and informative and so involved in my treatment have every confidence in Dr Merrell
July 6, 2026
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