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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.
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Dr. Thomas Merle, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 68
Kettering, OH
Accepting new patients
43 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 43 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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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Endocarditis
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Iliac Aneurysm
Lung Cancer
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Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
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Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Valve Disease
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Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Spider Veins
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Removal
Lung Resection
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Heart Mitral Valvuloplasty Robotic A
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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    Choice Plus POS II
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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4.6
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Sep 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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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