Dr. William G. Merriam, M.D. brings a mixture of incredible skill and compassionate bedside manner to the Midlantic Urology group. An avid Redskins fan, he grew up outside of Washington, D.C. After graduating from Georgetown University, where he majored in Chemistry, with minors in Psychology and Hoya Basketball, he accepted a prestigious 2-year fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. Following that, he traveled north to Philadelphia for medical school at MCP Hahnemann.
Dr. William G. Merriam, M.D. brings a mixture of incredible skill and compassionate bedside manner to the Midlantic Urology group. An avid Redskins fan, he grew up outside of Washington, D.C. After graduating from Georgetown University, where he majored in Chemistry, with minors in Psychology and Hoya Basketball, he accepted a prestigious 2-year fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. Following that, he traveled north to Philadelphia for medical school at MCP Hahnemann.
Dr. William G. Merriam, M.D. brings a mixture of incredible skill and compassionate bedside manner to the Midlantic Urology group. An avid Redskins fan, he grew up outside of Washington, D.C. After graduating from Georgetown University, where he majored in Chemistry, with minors in Psychology and Hoya Basketball, he accepted a prestigious 2-year fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. Following that, he traveled north to Philadelphia for medical school at MCP Hahnemann, where he graduated as a member of the AOA Honors Society. He completed his Urologic Surgery Residency at Jefferson University and joined Midlantic Urology immediately thereafter. A talented surgeon, Dr. Merriam chose Urologic Surgery as his specialty as it allows him to utilize his surgical skills and build ongoing relationships with his patients. His goal has always been to help improve the health of his patients and his community. He focuses on providing and expanding, the options for less invasive treatment modalities for diseases of the prostate and kidney. He believes in a collaborative approach to solving problems and in making sure patients understand, and participate in, the decisions surrounding their health. Dr. Merriam resides with his wife, also a physician, and his two daughters. He enjoys playing soccer, skiing with his family, and working in his garden.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
–Robotic Surgery
–Laparoscopy
–Stone Treatment
–Benign and Cancerous Disorders of the Prostate, Bladder, and Kidney
–Member Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Georgetown University
MEDICAL DEGREE
Drexel University College of Medicine, formerly MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine
RESIDENCY
Thomas Jefferson University
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Urology
ASSOCIATIONS
–Americal Urological Association
–Medical Executive Committee, Main Line Health
–Medical Executive Committee, Keystone Lithotripsy
–Chief of Urology, Brandywine Hospital
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
–Top Doc, Philadelphia Magazine, 2017, 2018, 2022
–Top Doc, Main Line Today, 2010-2018
Everyone was very professional n really nice
Very throughly and very good listener and answered all my concerns
Dr Merriam is very professional and very down to earth. Explains his observations and advice in terms that are easy to understand. I highly recommend Dr Merriam
Helpful
Dr Merriam always takes very good of me. He takes the time to discuss with me what needs to be done in such a way that I can understand. Been with him for quite a while.
Wonderful doctor and Staff!
Terrific doctor and a terrific person! His diagnosis and treatment of my prostate cancer added multiple years to my life.
Amiable. To the point but in a nice manner. All good!
Great Doctor, listens to patience questions!!
Check in and nursing staff exceptionally courteous and competent. Dr.Merriam a “top doc”.