Dr. Robert Mericle, MD
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51 y/o
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Dr. Robert Mericle, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Nashville, TN and has been practicing for 20 years. He specializes in neurosurgery, cerebrovascular disorders, and more.
Neurosurgical Associates
330 22nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
very high
more than 98% of peers
Subdural Hemorrhage
normal
more than 81% of peers
Traumatic Brain Injury
normal
more than 81% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Mericle "Placing my patients first is the most important aspect of my practice. Each day I ask myself, What would I want if this were me or one of my beloved family members? My purpose is to provide the highest level of neurosurgical care and treatment while doing my best to ensure each patient feels respected, understood and comfortable."
4 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Brain Aneurysms
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
62 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari's Deformity
- Concussion
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diplopia
- Dystonia
- Gait Abnormality
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Moyamoya Disease
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thalassemia
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombocytosis
- Thrombosis
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
- Visual Field Defects
Less
29 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Craniotomy for Aneurysm
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformation
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for AVM
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
- Kyphoplasty, Percutaneous
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
- Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
- Stereotaxis
- Thoracentesis
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Tennessee.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of OklahomaUndergraduate School | Graduated 1989
- Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1993
- Shands Hospital at the University of FloridaInternship Hospital | Completed 1994
- State University of New York At BuffaloFellowship Hospital | Completed 1998
- Shands Hospital at the University of FloridaResidency Hospital | Completed 2000
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Robert Mericle, MD
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Trigeminal Neuralgia is a devastating, debilitating condition. As a nurse, it was difficult to do my work and take enough medication to keep the pain under control. Eventually, the medication was useless. The horrific pain ruled my life, until I found Dr. Robert Mericle.
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2Connie Hollifield Williams in Woodbury , TN – Jul 18, 2018
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Dr. Mericle performed a Microvascular Decompression (MVD) surgery on my Classic Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN 1) on November 6th, 2017. I have been absolutely electrical shock "drop to the ground" pain free since the surgery. I have been completely free of all pain since the surgery. I am also...Read More
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7Robert Gardner in Hendersonville, Tennessee – Mar 07, 2018
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I have received excellent care from Dr. Miracle and all of his staff. After having a double neck fusion, I am pain free! Professional, with care and concern for your well being.
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2Celia Lankford in Clarksville, TN – Oct 06, 2017
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Dr. Mericle is a wonderful surgeon with amazing bedside manner. He treated me during a very scary time following an aneurysm rupture and subarachnoid hemorrhage. He took the time to explain everything to my husband and me. The staff at his clinic are professional and made the day fun even though I...Read More
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5SP – Jan 27, 2017
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Dr. Mericle is the best Neurosurgeon in the Nashville area. He has taken care of my brother concerning a shunt. Wonderful care in my opinion.
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3BeLinda Meade for Fred Bartley in Kingsport, TN – Jan 16, 2017
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