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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

Conditions and Treatments

  • Neuro-Oncology

Locations

Vanderbilt Neurosurgery
1500 21st Avenue South, The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

Services

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.
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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Experience was very positive! Condition requires more test. Not sure of outcomes.
July 2, 2026
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Dr. Merrell is a wonderful physician. I'm very thankful for him!
May 27, 2026
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Dr. Merrell takes time to listen and discuss my concerns.
May 18, 2026
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