Summary

Dr. Thomas Merle is a vascular and thoracic surgeon who brings 44 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Dr. Merle speaks English and focuses his expertise on complex cardiovascular conditions requiring surgical intervention.

Dr. Merle practices at multiple Kettering Health locations throughout Kettering and Dayton, Ohio, with his primary affiliation at Kettering Health Dayton. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including cases specific to women, and myocardial ischemia. His surgical expertise includes coronary artery bypass graft procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery. Patients have given Dr. Merle an average rating of 4.8 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 44 years of experience
  • 60 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas Joseph Merle has 7 locations

Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Main Campus

3533 Southern Blvd. Suite 5650KETTERING, OH 45429
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Atrium Medical Center

1 Medical Center DrFranklin, OH 45005

Kettering Health Washington Township

1997 Miamisburg Centerville RdDayton, OH 45459

Kettering Health Main Campus

3535 Southern BlvdKettering, OH 45429

Riverview Health Institute

1 Elizabeth PlDayton, OH 45417

Miami Valley Hospital

1 Wyoming StDayton, OH 45409

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Dr. Thomas Joseph Merle, MDDr. Syed Zaman, MDDr. Gary Michael Gross, MDDr. Pamela Sue Bucklew-Wilder, MD
Vascular SurgeryThoracic SurgeryVascular SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.8 
4.3 
4.1 
4.6 
44 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
KETTERING , OHDayton , OHDayton , OHSpringfield , OH
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Joseph Merle

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - DSNP
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • MediGold - HMO
  • MediGold - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Principal Financial Group
  • State Farm
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Joseph Merle has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas Joseph Merle has the following area of expertise

  • Thoracic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Riverside Methodist Hospital

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1982

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas Merle affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas Merle is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton.
Does Dr. Thomas Merle accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Thomas Merle has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Thomas Merle speak?
Dr. Thomas Merle speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Merle?
You can find contact information for Dr. Thomas Merle here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Thomas Merle accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Thomas Merle accepts on their Vitals profile.

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