
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
- Johns Hopkins Regional Physicians
About Merrill Ansher
Primary Academic Title
Instructor in Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Honors
Clinical Collaboration and Teamwork, 2015 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards
Locations
- Neurology Consultants - Columbia
- 10805 Hickory Ridge Road, Suite 201, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-884-0191
- fax: 410-997-2607
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Colorado Anschutz, Neurology, 1988
- Residency: University of Colorado Anschutz, Neurology, 1987
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1984
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 1981
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1989
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1986
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- Maryland Department of Health Cancer Control Programs
- Maryland Physicians Care
- MultiPlan
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE (Humana Military East)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
285 ratings, 117 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
He checked past history and updated any concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Excellent. Referred him patients, when I was in practice.Highly confident in him.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Doctor Ansher was great and took enough time to answer my questions and recommend follow-up with a colleague.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Addressed all issues and showed compassion and knowledge
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Very knowledgeable physician with extremely deep clinical knowledge. Thoughtful and thorough. Explained things clearly. Excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Very efficient and informative with respect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Very thorough history and physical
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr Ansher takes the time to listen, explain, and work with you toward improving your health! What a treasure to find him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr Ansher has been my doctor for 34 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr. Ansher Is very pleasant n I feel comfortable talking to him regarding my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr Ansher has been an excellent provider of specialty neurology care and has a wide range of experience as well as insight. Very pleased with him and his help in accurately diagnosing symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Ansher has wonderful bedside manners. He explained everything he needed to do. He answered my questions in a way that I was able to understand. He spent a good amount of time with me and I never felt that he was rushing through the consultation. He was wonderful and confident in the outcome of my consult.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Seemed genuinely interested in my case and in providing support for my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Good listenerPays attention to details, good memory, completed lengthy visit summary quickly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr Ansher is very thorough, he has a great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Wonderful provider, excellent practitioner, well-versed in the healing arts, good singing voice, too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Loved meeting Dr. Ansher. Great listener, very kind and made me feel comfortable. Very easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Ansher is the best : his wisdom, knowledge, concern for Patients, diligence in finding answers to complex problemsIs very valuable ! I feel blessed that he is my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/31/2025
My provider was very knowledgeable and thorough of my disease process. And I appreciate that he also educated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Ansher was professional, knowledgeable, and showed concerns for fully understanding my health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Under the big picture Expl things well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr ansher is great. Listens to me, answers all my questions in language I can understand and is very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Excellent doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr. Ansher is the best. He verified my last visit with today's visit confirming my status and answering all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr Ansher is a caring and thoroughly professional physician who takes his time and carefully explains his diagnosis and next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Ansher provides a thorough exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Ansher always pays intense attention to all I say and ask. He responds appropriately and repeats anything that requires enforcing or additional information.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
I was given a new diagnosis, but was not offered/ received enough information about it or about differential diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Thorough and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr Ansher was very professional and sincerely concerned about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Doctor was kind and patient in listening to my health issues. Spent a lot of time asking me questions and doing exercises.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Efficient thorough excellent diagnostician knowledgeable friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr Ansher is very good and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
He seemed to give me a very thorough evaluation on my neurological state.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I was relieved to hear that I have only mild cognitive impairment. I felt my provider was direct, well experienced, and sensitive to my situation. I felt very satisfied by his treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Discovered I don't have intermittent MS. As diagnosed over 30 years ago. Very thorough with questions concerning mild cognitive impairment.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Had seen another neurologist and had an awful experience. This was much better and physician was respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Polite and professional. Easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Merrill Ansher has given me excellent care, he has listened to me and validated my condition and has provided me with solutions and treatment. He is willing to meet with me when I need and is super kind. I would recommend him 100% to anyone looking for a neurologist!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
During my meeting, Dr. Ansher seemed somewhat introverted and impersonal, but not in any negative way. It just seemed unusual for someone in this specialty. For a first meeting I expected a more ""getting acquainted"" approach. He aksed questions and noted my answers, but there was not a lot of give and take.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
My first visit, so he spent a long time getting my history and family history. Did a thorough physical exam, which many physicians do not do anymore.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Ansher is brilliant and I feel very fortunate that he is my doctor.He takes the time and orders tests to solve my multiple neurologyProblems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
I have seen Dr Ansher a number of times over the years and he is always been completely professional and provided the best possible care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
I saw Dr Ansher because of an out-of-range P-tau test. He referred me to MRI. I'm confident that zim in the right hands, altho this is still in progress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Ansher spent a lot of time with us at this visit which was very appreciated. He was very patient, kind, and fun.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
I have confidence that his conclusion about my problem will be correct once we finish all the tests.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Ansher is a credit to his profession.He is kind patient and thorough in his approach.Would like to know about my mother's prognosis as time goes by. He was an advocate on my mother's behalf and very helpful in advice and prescriptions. He is a good listener.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He was ok. He provided the data that I need to go on to do the next
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
I have been seen by Dr Ansher for many years. I have always been treated with kindness and respect. Dr. Ansher has provided excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very confident in care provided after meeting with Dr. Ansher
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
I see Dr Ansher for epilepsy, migraines and numbness in my feet. I am very happy with him as my neurologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Ansher is a top notch professional that provides highly accurate diagnoses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
COURTEOUS, KNOWLEDGEABLE, EFFICENT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Pleasant and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
He is extremely thorough & very kind. He seem to really care & is understanding. On top of all of that he really knows his stuff!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr Ansher has been my provider for many years and I am grateful for his expertise in this field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Only reason I would hesitate to recommend to family - Not in the area. I have seen this Dr for close to 25r-30 years. Always good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
He was very patient and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
It's not often someone that brilliant is also very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Extremely professional,compassionate, very knowledgeable and up to date with current practices. I have multi-symptom diseases which require experienced insight to keep me healthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Highly Professional & Courteaous..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Respectful cordial and attentive. The provider's responses were clear and concise.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Soft spoken, answered questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Excellent, compassionate and very professional doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Super smart and provided simple explanations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
First visit. Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr Ansher was very caring and showed concern for my health and wellbeing as related to possible issues. He did this by ordering an MRA of my head because of family medical history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Extremely thorough, professional, extremely knowledgable, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr. Ansher is highly qualified!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Very intelligent and seems thoroughly interested in helping me with my symptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Asked pertinent questions. Provided perpinent advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Excellent physician. Will highly recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
He did not come up with a diagnosis for which I was referred. Said it was out of his wheelhouse. I disagree
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Excellent, thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
First visit to this provider. He was knowledgeable, confident, competent, and I felt I could trust his judgment and medical opinions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Very knowledgeable. Very thorough to the extent of giving me 2 referrals that he thought I need.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
I am very nervous about my complain but the provider schedule next till October.l prefer testing sooner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Provider cared for my mother many years ago. I have the utmost respect for his care and services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
This Dr has been taking care of me for over 20 years. My favorite doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Very efficient and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Overall satisfactory
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Ansher as my doctor. He is veryInsightful, very patient, and very thorough in getting to the root ofMy neurological problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Ansher is the best. Thorough and kind and very informative. He really seems to care about me. I will never go to another Neurologist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
My whole experience was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
He seems knowledgeable and capable. He spends enough time to make definitive recommendations to remedy my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
I was nervous going in. Dr Ansher helped me to relax so I could answer questions comfortably.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
He is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Ansher is great. Feel well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Solid experience
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
I met him for the first time so I don't have a history to compare. However, I like him and I think he is going to help me with some of my physical issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Great guy and doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
I amvery pleased with provider. I have been seeing him for more than 10 years for monitoring a possible chronic disease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Cannot imagine a better encounter. Dr. Ansher was exhaustive in his assessment and eclipsed a number of neurologists I have previously consulted over the years both in the quality of his exam and in the manner he maintained throughout.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Ansher is professional and listens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Ansher was wonderful. We appreciate his knowledge and kindness.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr Ansher is kind, compassionate and extremely skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Good job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
He gave the most thorough exam I have ever had. He had great recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Great doctor care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
I feel thankful that Dr Ansher is following me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Very thorough and straightforward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr. Merrill Ansher is a nice guy I only see him twice a year
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Excellent, very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
The provider gave me an appointment very quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Dr Ansher is an expert Neurologist and gave me a thorough initial examination for some vestibular issues I'm dealing with. We have a follow-up visit scheduled for early June following completion of the MRI and blood tests he prescribed for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
There is no better neurologist than Dr. ANSHER. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Excellent, thorough neurological exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Exceptional care, very thorough. Not rushed, answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Dr. Ansher listened carefully and thoughtfully to my history and my symptoms. He was very thorough in his exam and provided me with good medical advice going forward.