Summary

Dr. John Merlino is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease with advanced training in cardiac electrophysiology. He completed his residency at Union Hospital in 2003, followed by fellowships at Deborah Heart & Lung Center in 2006 and 2007. Dr. Merlino holds certifications in both Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Merlino practices at Community Medical Center and sees patients in Toms River, New Jersey. His expertise focuses on treating heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation and irregular heartbeats. He performs specialized procedures such as cardioversion to restore normal heart rhythm and implants heart devices to help regulate heartbeat patterns. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Deborah Heart & Lung Center
  • 57 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Electrophysiology of Ocean County

1251 ROUTE 37 WTOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

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Dr. John Anthony Merlino, DODr. Tanveer Ahmad, MDDr. Frank Henry Fish, MDDr. Rudolph Harold Borgersen, DO
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.9 
4.3 
44 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Italian Speaks Chinese, Spanish, French, English Speaks English
TOMS RIVER , NJLakewood , NJBrowns Mills , NJFreehold , NJ
Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Anthony Merlino

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Anthony Merlino has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Anthony Merlino has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Chest Pain
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Electrophysiology
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Nuclear Stress Test
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2007

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiology, 2006

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Deborah Heart & Lung Center2007
Deborah Heart & Lung Center GME2006

Residency

Union Hospital2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. John Merlino speak?
Dr. John Merlino speaks English.
Where is Dr. John Merlino's office located?
Dr. John Merlino's office is located at 1251 ROUTE 37 W, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08755.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Merlino affiliated with?
Dr. John Merlino is affiliated with Community Medical Center.
Does Dr. John Merlino accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. John Merlino has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. John Merlino accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Merlino accepts on their Vitals profile.

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