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Dr. Merle Rust, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. Merle Rust, MD
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Dr. Merle Rust, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Janesville, WI.
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Dr. Merle Rust, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Janesville, WI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Merle Rust, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Janesville, WI.

About

Dr. Rust graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Merle Rust, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Janesville, WI and has 33 years experience. Dr. Rust currently practices at Mercyhealth Neurosurgery Center and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville and Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Walworth. At present, Dr. Rust received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Rust's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rust is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Cervical Stenosis
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Herniated Disc
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Neck Pain
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Upper Back Pain
Whiplash
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Brain Surgery
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • Individual and Family Plans
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Locations

  1. 1 Mercyhealth Neurosurgery Center
    1000 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI 53548
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3.8
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Sep 25, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Merle Rust, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rust's profile.

Dr. Merle Rust, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville and Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Walworth.

Yes, Dr. Merle Rust, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville

    1000 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI

  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Walworth

    N2950 State Road 67, Lake Geneva, WI