
Overview
Ryan Merkow is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Merkow is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Dr. Merkow is board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 157 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Merkow is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
400 Skokie Blvd., Suite 300, Northbrook, IL 60062
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ryan P. Merkow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan P. Merkow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ryan P. Merkow by calling their office at 888-824-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ryan P. Merkow a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryan P. Merkow is classified as an Advanced expert for Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ryan P. Merkow specialize in?
While Dr. Ryan P. Merkow is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Ryan P. Merkow participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ryan P. Merkow has published 157 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ryan P. Merkow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ryan P. Merkow accept my insurance?
Dr. Ryan P. Merkow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Colorectal CancerDr. Merkow isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- PancreatectomyDr. Merkow isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Merkow isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Merkow isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Merkow isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Experienced
- AppendectomyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- ColonoscopyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- GastrectomyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GlucagonomaDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Glucagonoma.
- HepatectomyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- InsulinomaDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- Liver FailureDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- ProstatectomyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Prostatectomy.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- SplenectomyDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Merkow isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.

