Summary

James Merlino, MD, is the Chief Experience Officer for the Office of Patient Experience, the Vice-Chairman of the Digestive Disease Institute and a staff colorectal surgeon.

Quick Facts

  • 29 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James I Merlino has 2 locations

Metrohealth Surgery Center

2500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Metrohealth Medical Center

2500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Cleveland , OHCleveland , OHWestlake , OHWilloughby , OH
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James I Merlino

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana

Medical Specialties

Dr. James I Merlino has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James I Merlino has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Surgery
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Urinary Incontinence

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. James I Merlino holds an active medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Merlino's NPI number is 1164452504.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. James Merlino accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Merlino accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. James Merlino's office located?
Dr. James Merlino's office is located at 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44109.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Merlino affiliated with?
Dr. James Merlino is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Metrohealth Medical Center, and Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center.
Does Dr. James Merlino accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Merlino has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. James Merlino accepting new patients?
Dr. James Merlino has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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