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Dr. Robert Merrill, MD

Dr. Robert Merrill, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
249 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT
Robert Merrill, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in all aspects of non-surgical and surgical care of the adult and pediatric spine. Dr. Merrill treats conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including traumatic spinal injuries, spinal deformity, tumors, infection, and degenerative spine conditions. Dr. Merrill always takes an initial conservative treatment approach including physical therapy, medication, and injections before recommending surgery. When surgery is necessary, he often uses advanced surgical techniques including minimally invasive approaches, operative navigation, and robotics. He values working with his patients to formulate an individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s goals, occupation, and lifestyle. Dr. Merrill has conducted extensive clinical and basic science research around intervertebral disc degeneration, minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, and adult spinal deformity surgery. Evidence based medicine is central to his approach in caring for patients with any form of spinal pathology. He received his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Merrill went on to complete a fellowship in spinal surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
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94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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Overall rating

4.76

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Robert Merrill

Robert Merrill, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in all aspects of non-surgical and surgical care of the adult and pediatric spine. Dr. Merrill treats conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including traumatic spinal injuries, spinal deformity, tumors, infection, and degenerative spine conditions. Dr. Merrill always takes an initial conservative treatment approach including physical therapy, medication, and injections before recommending surgery. When surgery is necessary, he often uses advanced surgical techniques including minimally invasive approaches, operative navigation, and robotics. He values working with his patients to formulate an individualized treatment plan based on the patient’s goals, occupation, and lifestyle. Dr. Merrill has conducted extensive clinical and basic science research around intervertebral disc degeneration, minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, and adult spinal deformity surgery. Evidence based medicine is central to his approach in caring for patients with any form of spinal pathology. He received his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Merrill went on to complete a fellowship in spinal surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

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Popular visit reasons

Back Pain
Back Problems
Neck Pain
Orthopedic Consultation (Spine & Back)
Pinched Nerve
Sciatica
Scoliosis Surgery
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Back Pain
Back Problems
Neck Pain
Orthopedic Consultation (Spine & Back)

Office location

ONS - Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists
249 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
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Education and background

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Education and training

  • Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Hospital for Special Surgery, Fellowship in Spinal Surgery
  • Georgetown University (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1891225405

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Overall rating
4.76
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Robert Merrill's office is located at 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Robert Merrill?

Dr. Robert Merrill frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Sciatica, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Robert Merrill on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Robert Merrill speak?

Dr. Robert Merrill speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Robert Merrill in reviews?

34 patients have reviewed Dr. Robert Merrill. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.76/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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