Overview
Thomas Merchant is a Radiation Oncologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Merchant is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Craniopharyngioma, Ependymoma, Brain Tumor, and Medulloblastoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 269 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas Merchant
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Merchant?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Merchant by calling their office at 901-595-3604. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas Merchant a top-rated expert for Craniopharyngioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Merchant is classified as an Elite expert for Craniopharyngioma, 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. Thomas Merchant specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas Merchant is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Craniopharyngioma, Ependymoma, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Thomas Merchant participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Merchant has published 269 articles and abstracts on conditions like Craniopharyngioma. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Merchant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas Merchant accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 901-595-3604 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Brain TumorDr. Merchant isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Merchant isElite. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- EpendymomaDr. Merchant isElite. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Distinguished
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- GliomaDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Advanced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- PineoblastomaDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- PineocytomaDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Pineocytoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.