WalterHilsonMerrillMD
Thoracic Surgery • Nashville, TNCardiovascular Surgery
Chief of Staff Vanderbilt University Hospital
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Office
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232Phone+1 615-936-2000
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1978 - 1982- Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1974 - 1976
- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1974
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1983 - 2025
MS State Medical License 2009 - 2012
KY State Medical License 2003 - 2010
OH State Medical License 2002 - 2010
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
- Intersection of Race and Gender in the Cardiothoracic Workforce: Study of Representation and Salary.Anastasiia K Tompkins, David T Cooke, Leah Backhus, J Michael DiMaio, Sara J Pereira
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024-11-08 - Harvey W. Bender Jr: Son of Texas, Gifted Surgeon, Inspiring Teacher, STSA and ACS President.Walter H Merrill, Richard L Prager
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024-11-07 - Highlighting Racial and Ethnic Pay Disparities in Cardiothoracic Surgery.Derek Afflu, Anastasiia K Tompkins, David T Cooke, Walter Merrill, Cherie P Erkmen
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024-11-05
Press Mentions
- The Rules of Medical Innovation: Experience, Creativity and CourageFebruary 7th, 2021
Event to Celebrate Heart Transplantation MilestoneJune 8th, 2017- Heart Transplant Program Reaches Major MilestoneApril 6th, 2017
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