David B. Merkow, MD
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Specialties: Hand, Wrist, and Elbow; General Orthopaedic Trauma
Dr. David Merkow is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand surgery from the prestigious Cleveland Combined Hand Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth. He completed his residency at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital and earned his medical degree with honors from Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
With a diverse background that includes professional golf and coaching, Dr. Merkow brings discipline, focus, and a team-oriented mindset to patient care. He is a published author with contributions to numerous peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and national conference presentations, particularly in hand surgery and joint reconstruction.
Education
Cleveland Combined Hand Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (formerly Hospital for Joint Diseases)
New York, NY
Medical Degree with Honors
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (formerly Jefferson Medical College)
Philadelphia, PA
Certificate, Northwestern University
Premedical Postbaccalaureate Program
Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern University
Economics Major
Evanston, IL
Honors and Awards
Medical School
Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2017
McClellan Surgical Honor Society, 2017
Hobart Amory Hare Honor Society, 2016
Athletics
Double-Gold Medal Winner, Maccabi Pan American Games, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2007
Big Ten Conference Player of the Year, Men’s Golf, 2006
Member, Big Ten Championship Winning Team, 2006
Two-time All-Big Ten Team selection, Men’s Golf, 2006, 2007
Individual Champion, Big Ten-Pac 10 Challenge, 2005
