Dr. Ryan Merrell, MD
Dr. Ryan Merrell, MD is a neurologist in Nashville, TN and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Vanderbilt Neurosurgery
1500 21st Ave S Ste 1506 Nashville, TN 37212Compare with other Neurologists
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care philosophy
My treatment philosophy is to be the best listener I can be in order to hear all of the medical and emotional needs of my patients. I also strive to use humor to make the patient experience more relaxed and enjoyable.Neurology
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship HospitalMayo Clinic
Internship Hospital, 2006University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2005
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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Make an appointment at Tristar Centennial Medical Center today at
(615) 952-0874.
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