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Ronald Charles Merkel

MD
Gynecology,
Obstetrics and Gynecology

About Me

Conditions I specialize in
  • Gynecology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Throughout his successful professional career as an engineer, Ronald Merkel, MD, was interested in merging his love of engineering with his passion for medicine. Seeking to make a bigger impact on the health and well-being of those around him, he pursued his medical degree.

Today, Dr. Merkel provides a comprehensive range of gynecological services for women in every phase of life. He specializes in minimally-invasive and robotic surgical options for gynecological surgeries. As every patient and every condition is unique, he works closely with his patients to discuss the best avenue for care. For Dr. Merkel, the key to developing the best treatment plans comes from open communication and a priority on listening to his patients.

Practice Focus

  • general obstetrics and gynecology
  • prenatal, delivery and postnatal care
  • GYN surgery, including robotic and minimally-invasive procedures (e.g., hysterectomy, myomectomy)
  • infertility treatment
  • routine annual exams and menopause management

Locations I practice at

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    Department of OB/GYN - Medical Education - Laborist
  • Education

    • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine | Medical School, 2011
      Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital | Internship, 2012
    • TriHealth Rehabilitation Hospital | Residency, 2015

    Certifications

    • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Other, 2016

    Ratings and Reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
    5 / 5 (40 ratings, 6 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Merkel is awesome!! He is a kind, caring doctor who listens and makes you feel at ease. I am going to miss having him as my doctor as he moves on to teaching. Hope his students learn all they can from him!!!
      Reviewed June 26, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Merkel has always been wonderful. Extremely sad he is strictly doing labor and delivery but happy for him:
      Reviewed June 07, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Merkel is a fantastic physician who listens to me as a patient, lays out the options, and makes it very clear what I may be dealing with. I'm appreciative of his approach and manner, his ability to listen, and his feedback.
      Reviewed June 06, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Merkel is the best OBGYN at TriHealth, if not the best in Cincinnati.
      Reviewed May 30, 2025
    • 5 / 5
      Dr.Merkel always fakes the time and care to discuss any concerns I may have. He is always patient and reassuring.
      Reviewed May 15, 2025
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