Dr. John Merlino, DO
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Dr. John Merlino, DO
Cardiology
Dr. John Merlino, DO is a cardiologist in Toms River, NJ. Dr. Merlino has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures, Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, and Heart Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Electrophysiology of Ocean County
Dr. Merlino is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Merlino specializes in the areas of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Merlino's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merlino
4.9
| 5 Star | 97% | 97% |
| 4 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 2% | 2% |
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- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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