Summary

Dr. J. Christopher Merritt is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by fellowship training in interventional cardiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 29 years of experience, Dr. Merritt holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He speaks English.

Dr. Merritt practices at AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology in Rome, Georgia, and maintains hospital privileges at AdventHealth Redmond. He specializes in treating complex heart conditions including cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, and heart failure. His expertise includes advanced cardiac procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia and comprehensive cardiac care coordination. Patients rate Dr. Merritt 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 29 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Interventional Cardiology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome

591 Redmond Rd NW Ste 103Rome, GA 30165
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
29 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Rome , GAWinter Park , FLCartersville , GARome , GA
Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. J. Christopher Merritt

  • Aetna
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. J. Christopher Merritt has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. J. Christopher Merritt has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. J. Christopher Merritt holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Interventional Cardiology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, EMORY HEALTHCARE, and Vanderbilt University Med Center in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Merritt's NPI number is 1649332420.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. J. Christopher Merritt's office located?
Dr. J. Christopher Merritt's office is located at 591 Redmond Rd NW Ste 103, Rome, GA, 30165.
Is Dr. J. Christopher Merritt accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. J. Christopher Merritt accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. J. Christopher Merritt accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. J. Christopher Merritt has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. J. Christopher Merritt affiliated with?
Dr. J. Christopher Merritt is affiliated with Adventhealth Redmond.

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