Bradley R. Merk, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Trauma

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Fractures
Fractures, Complex
Fractures, Non-union
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Pelvic and Hip Fractures
Trauma Reconstruction
Traumatic Deformity

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Dislocation
Elbow dislocation

Gun shot wound
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1994
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1999
Fellowships:: Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center - 2000

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1947 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Great

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Very kind

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Great Doctor!

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Great care friendly doctor.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Dr. Merk's staff is wonderful to work with. His nurses and residents spend time to answer questions, and describe what can be expected next. Dr. Merk's time with patients is limited.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Thorough assessment and treatment plan. Confidence in recommended treatment plan.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

He's the man.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Merk is thorough, generous with his time, and fun.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Respectful of time and take care to listen to patient

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr was very good, explained everything

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Dr Merk is attentive, answers questions and explains medical information in layman's terms. I am glad I was referred to him

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Did a great mnob on my emergency surgery and with follow up

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February 11, 2026

5.0

He is efficient but caring. Always on time. Friendly has always made sure I understand my progress and treatment and has always asked if I had any questions. I've never felt rushed or unimportant.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Very thorough. Explained everything. Never felt rushed excellent

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February 07, 2026

5.0

great surgeon

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February 04, 2026

5.0

The best

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Thorough, communicative, always encourages questions.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

The best along with his entire staff.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

He's a Good Guy

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Accuracy. Good personality.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, and compassionate. Very good person.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He's listened to what I had to say, and explained to me what he thought was going on, and I loved their knowing I was in good hand that I did not have to worry about what was happening with my rods and my hips

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Merk and his team were thorough in their analysis of my injury and recommendations for recovery. The follow up appointment today was also thorough.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Excellent bedside manner. He calmy explained what was about to happen and answers all of my questions and forthrightly explained the risks and what my life would be like post surgery/recovery. His little personal touches like putting the bonnet on my head, unfurling the blanket and putting it over my lower half and taking responsibility for my eyeglasses and that they would be on my face when I emerged from surgery especially when one of the nurses refused to do so made me a Dr. Merk fan for the rest of my life.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Such a great doctor! I got to meet him through trauma and the surgery that was performed you would never know that I had it. Grateful for him!

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable, kind, professional and caring

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January 06, 2026

5.0

He explained everything in detail and he answered questions. He was personable and at the same time professional.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Merk is attentive, explained my x-rays, and made clear recommendations.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Responsive, friendly, clear and concise, a professional in the best meaning of the word.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Efficient but thorough. He listened, explained things clearly.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

He explained everything in detail & answered our questions.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

He is an excellent doctor and it looks like an interesting person to have around as a friend

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December 30, 2025

5.0

He has been very honest and caring during my time with him.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

He listened, found the issue and fixed it.

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December 28, 2025

5.0

As I explained Dr Merk is very professional and informative. He listens to all of your concerns and try's to help out in any way he can!

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December 27, 2025

5.0

He is very clear when he explains his diagnosis. I really feel like he listened to my questions and concerns.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

Attentive and caring. Ensuring I was aware of my condition and course of action

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Merk answered all my questions and carefully explained everything. I felt reassured after meeting with him.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Professional, experienced & was very helpful

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Merk came around prior my surgery and explained in details about what going to take place

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December 20, 2025

5.0

MD was very professional, explained everything good

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr.Merk is the most caring and compassionate Dr.I've ever met he's very thorough and extremely skillful I would recommend him to all friends and family

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Thoughtful care

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Listens, looks at the whole patient

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Efficient, timely service, compassionate in a reserved way, felt very confident in his care for a complicated non-healing fracture which required a high level of surgical expertise. Entire process was smoother than I anticipated. Very grateful to his entire team.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and personable

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December 13, 2025

5.0

He's a good orthopedic doctor that has helped me through my process of my broken arm

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent and detailed analysis and guidance.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very helpful and reassuring

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon! Very attentive and knowledgeable

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He is thorough, thoughtful, and always welcomes questions.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Great listnllll

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Very good at what he does. Was prepared brought a team in to help.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Great doctor and he listen to me and he helped me to understand what happened and what the surgery did.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

He is soft spoken, caring and commicates well. He did not rush through my appointment and made sure I understood everything. He has a great team as well.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

He fixed my arm.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Provided detailed analysis of my ankle and answered all of my questions.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

I wish to others the good service I received.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Very very good person excellent doctor he took time to listen explain understood my moms point of view answered all our questions

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Careful

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Fully explained all the options available for me and will see me again in 3 weeks.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Merk is da man!

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Showed interest. Professional

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr explained everything very good listened our questions and concerns!

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Very experienced in his field of medicine.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Merk and his staff take the time to explain hhoe the healing process works and provided good advice for my next stros

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon

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November 11, 2025

5.0

He has previously treated me, my husband an friend. All with excellent results.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Spends as much time as needed. Patient. Listener. Expertise.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Attentive Answered all our questions Did not rush us

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November 11, 2025

4.0

He did a good job. I'm quite impressed.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Great conversation.. And great detail advice...

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Doctor Merk and his team took the time to answer all my questions

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Patient with questions and explains things in easy-to-understand language

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Very attentive.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

his expertise

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Absolute star

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and professional!

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He and his resident were efficient this morning. Their review of images was effective and their showing, in addition to telling, let my wife and me see the issue.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very thorough in his explanation of things. Difficult surgery was a success

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October 20, 2025

5.0

I've used him twice......great success

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr . Was well prepared and answered our questions for follow-ups and appointments,therapy and further needed.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

Answered all my questions in details.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough!

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Professional, caring and just a nice human being.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

10/10 for Dr. Merk. Surgery and aftercare has been excellent.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

he did a nice job very well and is a good guy.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Please see previous answer: Quintessential Professionals who respect their patients!

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Doctor explained all available options I had before and pros and cons with each. Doctor went into great details and it was very easy to understand everything which lead me to easy decision making. Very happy with him!

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Answers all questions. Never makes me feel weak.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Fast and efficient and very nice and thorough.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

thoughtful and gets results

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September 30, 2025

5.0

His PA Emma was excellent and took a lot of time with my husband and me. Dr Merk was thorough and laid out the protocol so I know what to expect

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Smart, knowledgeable.

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September 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent surgeon, wonderful nurses

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September 26, 2025

5.0

Great surgeon

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Very focused on solving a complicated tibial fracture which had a complex nonunion. Liked his demeanor and his surgical team; felt very confident in his ability to correct a difficult problem.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor! patient and caring, good listener!

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