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Walter Merrill, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Nashville, TN

WalterHilsonMerrillMD

Thoracic Surgery • Nashville, TN

Cardiovascular Surgery

Chief of Staff Vanderbilt University Hospital

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  • Office

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-936-2000

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1982
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1976
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1983 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2009 - 2012
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2003 - 2010
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2002 - 2010
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1976 - 1985
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Rules of Medical Innovation: Experience, Creativity and Courage
    The Rules of Medical Innovation: Experience, Creativity and CourageFebruary 7th, 2021
  • Event to Celebrate Heart Transplantation Milestone
    Event to Celebrate Heart Transplantation MilestoneJune 8th, 2017
  • Heart Transplant Program Reaches Major Milestone
    Heart Transplant Program Reaches Major MilestoneApril 6th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Dr. Walter Merrill, Dr. Walter Merrill, MD, Dr. W Merrill, Dr. Walter Hilson Merrill