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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 locationsMetrohealth Surgery Center
2500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109 Tel: (216) 778-4391
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
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| Colorectal Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| 29 Years of Experience | 62 Years of Experience | 70 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Cleveland , OH | Cleveland , OH | Westlake , OH | Willoughby , 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. James I Merlino has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James I Merlino has the following 12 areas of expertise
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?
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- 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.
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- Dr. James Merlino has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- 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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