Emily
Merkel
MD

Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Dr. Emily Merkel
Professional Bio

Emily Merkel, MD, is an Assistant Professor and Mohs micrographic surgeon in the Department of Dermatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Merkel's areas of clinical expertise include Mohs surgery, complex reconstruction following skin cancer surgery, and surgical removal of benign and malignant skin lesions. She also sees patients needing general dermatology services, and specializes in providing skin cancer screening for high-risk individuals, including those with a history of organ transplant.

Dr. Merkel's areas of expertise and clinical interests:

  • Dermatology
  • Mohs micrographic surgery
  • Skin cancer surgery
  • Reconstruction after skin cancer surgery
  • High-risk skin cancer screening 
Education
MD
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
2017
Internship
Internal Medicine, University of Chicago
2018
Residency
Dermatology, Northwestern University
2021
Fellowship
Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, Indiana University
2022