Ryan Maxwell Meral, MD

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June 28, 2026 - "Omg, it is so good to have a doctor that listens and hears what you say to him. Dr. Meral and [...] did just that. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that they care about what is going on with me "

June 27, 2026 - "Dr Meral was fantastic! Very easy to talk to, explained everything to me and asked me questions about my [...] since it was written that I received [...], which I did not. His mixture of two medications was excellent. I could feel relief and numbing right away, which I did not last time. I am going to try to have him as a doctor every time. Very upbeat, easy to talk to, and positive. [...] I have known many doctors plus I have been to many doctors for my [...] and he was the best one I have ever seen/dealt with. Thank you for this great experience Dr Meral"

June 21, 2026 - "Dr Meral is very compassionate, always listens and answers any questions I have."

May 30, 2026 - "Dr. Meral is very thorough, very clear and very compassionate. He is an excellent position and I would highly recommend him to family and friends."

May 29, 2026 - "Dr. Meral did a wonderful job and is excellent at administering [...] in a way that is reasonable and palatable."

May 17, 2026 - "Dr. Meral and [...] were absolutely wonderful. I felt a great deal of comfort and ease with both of them. He listened to me and he asked questions and showed concern for the problem that I'm having."

April 5, 2026 - "Dr. Meral is always a good listener and shows concern for everything that I bring up."

April 3, 2026 - "I feel Dr Meral goes out of his way to explain everything and reassure me throughout the process"

March 30, 2026 - "I am very impressed with Dr. Meral. He is very knowledgeable and experienced with my particular situation. He was also very prepared and was thoroughly familiar with my history. Dr. Meral patiently took time with me to answer my questions. I am very grateful for Dr. Meral's time, patience, compassion, and expertise!"

March 12, 2026 - "Dr. Meral is one of the few doctors at U of M that listens, understands, and comes up with a plan before you leave, instilling peace of mind. He has always been patient and throughly walks through any concerns I have. Thank you for being amazing!"

March 4, 2026 - "Dr Meral has been very kind and thorough, explaining what's going on with me with [...], and offering a variety of options to help and further diagnostic testing. I'm grateful and feel less distressed about the [...] having him on my case, knowing he is doing everything he can to help me."

February 28, 2026 - "Dr. Meral is an extremely thorough and skilled doctor with a great "bedside manner." I would highly recommend him to anybody [...]"

February 28, 2026 - "Dr. Meral is very thorough in explaining everything and extremely caring throughout the entire procedure."

January 5, 2026 - "Dr. Meral is outstanding! He was kind, compassionate, had a profound level of expertise, and was completely patient focused. He and [...] explained everything as they went through the procedure and what to expect afterward."

November 9, 2025 - "I am [...] years old; therefore, I have seen many doctors and healthcare institutions. Dr. Meral, and [...] are the two finest people in the medical profession I have ever met."

October 11, 2025 - "Dr. Meral takes the time to explain things, makes you feel at ease, and really listens. Thank you for always being amazing!"

September 30, 2025 - "Dr Meral is the most amazing, compassionate, smart physician. He is always on top of any changes in my medical status. Comes prepared to every appointment. Knows what has been happening. Thinks outside of the box and collaborates with my other physicians. He is all about the patient. Can't thank him enough for everything he is doing and giving Hope!!!"

September 27, 2025 - "Dr Meral is everything a patient hopes for in a physician: attentive, encouraging, and comforting."

September 9, 2025 - "Dr Meral is fabulous! He is the epitome of what a U of M physician should be. He is kind, caring and listens!"

September 1, 2025 - "Dr. Meral is always very kind and explains the procedure clearly and listens to any concerns I have."

August 23, 2025 - "Dr. Meral listened attentively and was able to provide multiple options and opportunities for me in regard to managing my pain."

August 4, 2025 - "Amazing provider! I was able to comfortably express my concerns and Dr. Ryan Meral made sure to make me as comfortable as possible and address all of my concerns."

August 4, 2025 - "I had a very positive experience for my procedure and thought very highly of Dr. Meral."

July 30, 2025 - "Dr. Meral is a great doctor. Very good at making me feel comfortable."

July 6, 2025 - "I suffered from [...]. During that time, I saw at least 20 providers and was in the hospital multiple times. Dr. Meral cured my [...] and it's restored me to a normal life. In our household, he has not thought of as a doctor, he has thought of as a god. In addition to his high level of medical, he is one of the nicest, and most compassionate, people that I've ever had the good fortune to meet. He is without a doubt in a class by himself."

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