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 DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular 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
Rome , GAWinter Park , FLRome , 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Interventional Cardiology; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
EMORY HEALTHCARE
Vanderbilt University Med Center1998

Medical School

Emory University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Dr. J. Christopher Merritt is affiliated with Adventhealth Redmond.

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