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Michael Merhige, MD, Cardiology, Tonawanda, NY

Michael Edward Merhige MD

Nuclear Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation


Michael E. Merhige M.D., L.L.C. Coronary Disease Reversal and Prevention

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  • 2447 Sheridan Dr.Tonawanda, NY 14150

  • Phone+1 716-835-1545

  • Fax+1 716-835-1580

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Merhige is a Cardiologist based in Tonawanda, NY, with subspecialties in Nuclear Cardiology-PET Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology, and Cardiac Rehabilitation. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1980 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic, followed by Cardiology fellowship at UT Health Science Center, Houston, and then an NIH Research Fellowship in cardiac PET with DR. K. Lance Gould. Dr. Merhige currently serves as CEO/Director of Michael E. Merhige MD, LLC: Coronary Disease Reversal and Prevention, and Nuclear Cardiologist at Kaleida Health. He is Clinical Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo. His research focuses include medical reversal of Coronary Disease guided by positron emission tomography, including the use of External Counterpulsation, with about 100 peer-reviewed publications to his name. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology.

Education & Training

  • UT Health Science Center--Houston
    UT Health Science Center--HoustonMD, Nuclear Cardiology--PET, NIH Research Fellowship, 1986 - 1987
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital System
    Memorial Hermann Hospital System1983 - 1986
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1981 - 2007
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1983 - 2006
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Society Nuclear Cardiology American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, 1998
  • Buffalo Spree Magazine Castle Connolly, 2006, 2008, 2010-2014
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prognostic Value of Vasodilator Response Using Rubidium-82 Positron Emission Tomography Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease  
    Sharmila Dorbala, Daniel S Berman, Michael E Merhige, James K Min, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging

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