Ryan P. Merkow
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

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.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in IL

Board Certifications

Complex General Surgical Oncology Surgery

Fellowships

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr.

Hospital Affiliations

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
Other Locations
UChicago Medicine Northbrook
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

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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

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