Merrill Ansher, MD

Neurology

Neurology Physicians

10805 Hickory Ridge Rd., Suite 201

Columbia, MD 21044 Directions

(410) 884-0191

profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org

4.8 out of 5

280 verified ratings

280 Ratings, 100 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jun 10, 2026
Dr. Ansher is very knowledgeable and proficient and thorough.

Jun 9, 2026
Dr. Ansher is an expert in his field. Has many years of experience. I feel confident in his ability to care for me.

Jun 8, 2026
Answers questions. Explains what he is doing.

Jun 5, 2026
Sensitive, very professional and competent, thoughtful, excellent communicator

Jun 3, 2026
We respect and trust Dr. Ansher

Jun 1, 2026
On time start of visit. Highly knowledgeable. Good communication.

May 29, 2026
Dr Merrill is very nice, detailed and professional. He is very caring.

May 28, 2026
Very good

May 27, 2026
Dr. Ansher is very thorough and knowledgeable. He is very responsive, so I feel comfortable asking him questions and sharing medical information.

May 26, 2026
Great

May 21, 2026
Dr. Ansher provides excellent care in an empathetic, compassionate manner

May 18, 2026
Dr. Ansher is excellent. He is as good as they get. His knowledge of Diverse topics related to neurology Is unmatched. And he has referredMe to doctors who have solved several of my problems.

May 14, 2026
Dr. Ansher seems to be meticulous in his patient care and professionalism. He is careful and thoughtful. I am thankful he has taken me on as a patient.

May 11, 2026
Dr. Ansher was very attentive, personable, and professional. He was very thorough with his examination and answered all my questions and my son's questions. Dr. Ansher was prepared for my visit and had my medical records available.

May 7, 2026
Had my test results which he had already reviewed. Reassured me that tests were normal except for one finding on chest CT which my primary care provider needs to deal with when I see him next.

May 7, 2026
I am very pleased with Dr. Ansher.

May 6, 2026
Clinically and emotionally excellent. Has been for years.

May 5, 2026
Excellent provider

May 4, 2026
Excellent doctor

May 4, 2026
Is competent and qualified to provide care appropriate to my condition

May 1, 2026
This was my first visit with Dr. Merrill Ansher and he explained everything I wanted to know very clearly. It was a good visit.

Apr 28, 2026
Very pleased to have established this doctor as the neurologist for my brother who is local and associated with Johns Hopkins.

Apr 27, 2026
Dr Ansher is very nice professional and personable. He gives me very good advice I feel he's being honest about my care.

Apr 23, 2026
As usually, Dr. Ansher was friendly, caring, and thorough during my visit.

Apr 21, 2026
Thurlow In his assessment, Non-judgmental and easy to understand

Apr 16, 2026
Great overall visit with Dr Ansher! THANKS!

Apr 16, 2026
Dr. Ansher is very compassionate and easy to be with. I trust him to take care of me.

Apr 9, 2026
Very thorough and attentive. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I appreciate when you have a follow up appointment he remembers why he scheduled the appointment. And does a complete examination. He is very knowledgeable doctor.

Apr 2, 2026
Very thorough and professional

Mar 31, 2026
Dr Ansher does a thorough history and reviews the past chart.

Mar 26, 2026
Personable, clear, straightforward

Mar 24, 2026
Dr. Ansher was up to date and very thorough in reviewing my medical/family history, and my current need to see him, more so than any other doctor, other than my PCP.

Mar 23, 2026
Dr. Ansher is very diligent in learning my complex medical history and ordered multiple tests,Some of which found important medical problems. I feel very fortunate that he is my neurologist.

Mar 18, 2026
He checked past history and updated any concerns.

Mar 18, 2026
Excellent. Referred him patients, when I was in practice.Highly confident in him.

Mar 10, 2026
Doctor Ansher was great and took enough time to answer my questions and recommend follow-up with a colleague.

Mar 9, 2026
Addressed all issues and showed compassion and knowledge

Mar 2, 2026
Very knowledgeable physician with extremely deep clinical knowledge. Thoughtful and thorough. Explained things clearly. Excellent physician.

Feb 12, 2026
Very efficient and informative with respect

Feb 11, 2026
Very thorough history and physical

Feb 9, 2026
Dr Ansher takes the time to listen, explain, and work with you toward improving your health! What a treasure to find him!

Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Ansher Is very pleasant n I feel comfortable talking to him regarding my health.

Feb 3, 2026
Dr Ansher has been my doctor for 34 years.

Jan 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.

Jan 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.

Jan 22, 2026
Seemed genuinely interested in my case and in providing support for my issues.

Jan 21, 2026
Good listenerPays attention to details, good memory, completed lengthy visit summary quickly

Jan 20, 2026
Dr Ansher is very thorough, he has a great bedside manner.

Jan 16, 2026
Wonderful provider, excellent practitioner, well-versed in the healing arts, good singing voice, too.

Jan 13, 2026
Loved meeting Dr. Ansher. Great listener, very kind and made me feel comfortable. Very easy to talk to.