Bradley R. Merk, MD

Bradley R. Merk, MD

4.8 
336 ratings  Read Reviews
Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Practice Focus Areas

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

Education

Medical Education:
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

Media

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August 27, 2013

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.8
4.8 
336 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    4.8
  • Will Recommend to Others
    4.8
  • Clear Explanations
    4.8
  • Shows Concern
    4.8
  • Includes You In Decisions
    4.8
  • Explains Medications
    4.7
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    4.7
  • Easy to Understand
    4.9
  • Time Spent With Patient
    4.7
  • Confidence in Doctor
    4.8

Reviews from Patients

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47 Reviews
November 06, 2019

Dr. Merk and his resident were very helpful by both listening/answering my questions as well as providing clear and full explanation of the diagnosis, surgical procedure and likely recovery time.

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October 26, 2019

Dr Merk and his team have been extraordinary

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October 24, 2019

The Doctor along with the Resident were very knowledgeable and explain everything thoroughly

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August 26, 2019

Merk is awesome and always has time for me.

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August 11, 2019

Very professional experience with the PA and MD.

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August 09, 2019

The doctor was professional, polite, and overall very knowledgeable.

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June 22, 2019

good

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May 27, 2019

Merk was a good communicatior. His team worked well together.

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May 19, 2019

The best

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May 12, 2019

Good

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May 09, 2019

Dr. Merk listened to my concerns, reassured me, & tried to come up with solutions. I feel good about our plan moving forward. He explained everything clearly & in a way that made me feel comfortable.

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April 26, 2019

Dr. Merk and his staff are wonderful.

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April 22, 2019

Doctor was straight forward. Very understandable yet pleasant and courtesy. They were prepared and I didn't feel rushed.

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April 12, 2019

I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Merk, and being clumsy expect that I will likely need his help in the future:)

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February 15, 2019

Dr. Merk is the best!

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November 29, 2018

*Dr. Merk addressed our concerns and took the time to answer our questions. Great experience!!!

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November 28, 2018

Dr. Merk was very professional and listened to what my concerns and problems were before advising and informing me of my options.

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November 16, 2018

*Dr. B. Merk is a wonderful doctor.

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November 09, 2018

Dr Merk is the best!

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October 17, 2018

The doctor seemed to invest his attention in explaining things to the resident than explaining things to me.

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October 10, 2018

Was very pleased with the whole experience.

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October 08, 2018

Bradley Merk ls an excellent doctor and his office runs smoothly

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October 07, 2018

Excellent run-down on what to expect and how to manage the fracture.

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