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Dr. Thomas Merle, MD

Dr. Thomas Merle, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Merle, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Kettering, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health Miamisburg. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Main Campus

3533 Southern Blvd Ste 5650 Kettering, OH 45429
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Dr. Merle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merle

4.6
29 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Explains everything to me and my son and answers all our concerns
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 26, 2024
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No problem
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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Dr. Merle used a plastic mock up of the human heart to explain exactly what had happened to me. In the nearly four months since my surgery (by a different doctor and facility that's out of network of my insurance), no one had done that, and I really appreciated it.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 18, 2024
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All good!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Apr 11, 2024
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Very impressive friendliness and concern
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 16, 2023
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Very clear about upcoming procedure.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 07, 2023
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Dr. Merle is an amazing physcian and feel I can trust him completely with my health issues.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2023
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Dr took time to draw diagram and explain very helpful he was amazing
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2023
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Heart surgery
He is the worse nasty liar he for some reason didn't want to do my surgery so he said he had lady Dr coming into practice that would do the surgery very capable but he didn't even know her name I have since heard she was fired from Kettering glad I ran from this clown wouldn't recommended him for ingrown toenail my advuse
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2022
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He saved my sons life and we are forever grateful. He and the staff at Kettering are the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Michele – Sep 22, 2019
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Dr. Merle recently performed a triple by pass open heart surgery on me. He was honest about my recovery and gave me confidence that I can be a candidate for a much needed double knee replacement. What better encouragement than a doctor who knows that after recovery from this major surgery another will be taking place. I would most definitely recommend him. Never heard of him before my surgery, but a lot of positives since.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 31, 2019
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A1 Plus, I highly recommend Dr. Merle
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2019
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terrible place only accepts appointments on Thursday 9-12 they think their time is more valuable than mine.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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ed in OH, OH – Aug 24, 2018
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Saved my life. Period. Aortic dissection. Emergency surgery. Sitting at home two weeks later recovering.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Douglas Kraus in Springboro, OH – Dec 07, 2017
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Sadly despite this physician being likeable his practice & his office are less than. My 80 year old mother has a severe blockage and was to have surgery to clear it. 3 times this surgery was canceled due to "unexpected emergency with other patients." Even made it to pre op and prepped and ready to go to be canceled and sent home. Given date for 2 days later and a day before canceled too. We quit and went somewhere else. Office staff rude and uncaring as well. Looking into complaint medical board
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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West Chester, OH – Jul 20, 2017
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I would totally recommend Dr. Merle. He made me feel at ease before surgery but was very open about what to expect. I did great and have been very active for a little over 3 years. He has a way of encouraging you to keep active after surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Kenneth E Lewis in Xenia Ohio – Oct 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Thomas J Merle, MD, is a board\-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare. Dr Merle received his medical degree from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr Merle completed his residency in general...read more

biography

Thomas J. Merle, MD, is a board\-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare.Dr. Merle received his medical degree from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.Dr. Merle completed his residency in general...read more

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • University Of Alberta Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • University Alberta

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Riverside Methodist Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Ohio State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Main Campus

Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Main Campus3533 Southern Blvd Ste 5650 Kettering, OH 45429
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(937) 294-3611

Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Dayton Campus

Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery - Dayton Campus425 W Grand Ave Ste 2002 Dayton, OH 45405
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(937) 294-3628
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