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Kurt Merkelz, MD, Geriatrics, Brentwood, TN

Kurt Philip Merkelz MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine


Chief Medical Officer Compassus

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  • 10 Cadillac Drive, Suite 400Ste 330Brentwood, TN 37027

  • Phone+1 615-772-3726

  • Fax+1 713-850-8850

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Education & Training

  • Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of MedicineFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine), 1997 - 1998
  • Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1994 - 1997
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2025 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1997 - 2000
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Press Mentions

  • Movers & Shakers: VNSNY Announces CEO Change After Contract Failure
    Movers & Shakers: VNSNY Announces CEO Change After Contract FailureApril 11th, 2018
  • Movers & Shakers: Compassus, Van Dyk Health Care
    Movers & Shakers: Compassus, Van Dyk Health CareFebruary 22nd, 2017
  • Kurt Merkelz, M.D., Named Chief Medical Officer of Compassus
    Kurt Merkelz, M.D., Named Chief Medical Officer of CompassusFebruary 15th, 2017

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