Merlyn Thomas, APRN Family Medicine in Valrico, FL

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Merlyn Thomas is a family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in nursing. With strong leadership/management skills and hands-on clinical expertise, she excels in providing compassionate, comprehensive care to patients. Thomas has worked as a family nurse practitioner for at least five years with Tampa General and Palm River Medical Center. Her self-directed approach and resourcefulness also has been utilized as a longtime registered nurse in Tampa General Hospital's emergency room, and transplant, telemetry and medical surgical floors.
Thomas received her Master of Science in nursing from the University of South Florida. Her nursing career started in India, where she earned a master's degree in hospital administration from Mahatma Gandhi University after completing a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Mangalore. She is a member of the Trained Nurses Association of India and the Indian Nurses Association of Central Florida.
Thomas received her Master of Science in nursing from the University of South Florida. Her nursing career started in India, where she earned a master's degree in hospital administration from Mahatma Gandhi University after completing a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Mangalore. She is a member of the Trained Nurses Association of India and the Indian Nurses Association of Central Florida.
Provider Information
Specialties
Family Medicine
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
NPI
1285173500
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4.7 out of 5
374 ratings,
40 reviews
5/22/2026
Merlyn is amazing! As an RN myself and someone who lacks trust in healthcare providers, along with not being the most prompt/complaint with appointments, she is the first primary provider in about 15 years, I feel both comfortable and confident in seeing.
5/22/2026
Merlyn Thomas is the best!
3/26/2026
Let me explain my concerns and gave positive feedback
3/19/2026
Merlyn Thomas, the ARNP, was very helpful and kind. She came across as very caring, personable and professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
3/17/2026
Good
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