John Merling, MD, joined Wilmington Medical
Associates Inc. in 1990.
Dr. Merling recently retired from Obstetrics after
35 years and performing thousands of deliveries.
He continues in Family Medicine with a focus
on women’s health and pediatric patient care.
He appreciates the trust our patients place on
Wilmington Medical providers in taking care of
themselves and their entire families.
Dr. Merling lives in Wilmington with his wife, Dr. Mary
Ann Merling. They raised nine children and have
three grandchildren. He enjoys camping and served
more than 15 years as a Cub Scout leader. His
interests include history, especially collecting World
War II memorabilia.
Practice Focus
• Comprehensive care for all ages, newborn through geriatrics
• Well care visits and annual physicals
• Preventive medicine
• Health-risk assessments
• Immunizations and screening tests
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness
• Management of chronic conditions, including diabetes and
heart disease
• Annual and sports physicals
• Weight management
• Lifestyle medicine
• Mental health, including depression and anxiety
• Palliative care
• Women’s health