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Dr. Thomas Merle, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Thomas Merle, MD
4.6 (29 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Merle, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Kettering, OH.
Dr. Thomas Merle, MD
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Dr. Thomas Merle, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 68
Kettering, OH
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Merle, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Kettering, OH.

About

Dr. Merle graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at University Of Alberta Hospitals.Dr. Thomas Merle, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Kettering, OH and has 42 years experience. Dr. Merle currently practices at Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Main Campus and are affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Hamilton, Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health Miamisburg. At present, Dr. Merle received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Merle's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merle is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tracheal Surgery
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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
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Locations

  1. 1 Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Main Campus
    3533 Southern Blvd Ste 5650, Kettering, OH 45429
  2. 2 Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Dayton Campus
    425 W Grand Ave Ste 2002, Dayton, OH 45405
  3. 3 Kettering Medical Center
    3535 Southern Blvd, Dayton, OH 45429

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Sep 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Alberta Hospitals
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Alberta
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Merle, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merle's profile.

Dr. Thomas Merle, MD is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Hamilton, Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health Miamisburg.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Merle, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kettering Health Dayton

    405 W Grand Ave, Dayton, OH

  • Kettering Health Hamilton

    630 Eaton Ave, Hamilton, OH

  • Kettering Health Main Campus

    3535 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH

  • Kettering Health Miamisburg

    4000 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Miamisburg, OH