Jesse Mer, MD
Interventional Radiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Jesse Mer
About The Provider
Jesse Mer, MD is a board-certified Interventional Radiologist with advanced training in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures and a strong foundation in diagnostic imaging. His background in both medicine and healthcare management allows him to approach patient care with a blend of clinical precision, efficiency, and thoughtful system-level insight.
Dr. Mer earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Washington Univeristy in St. Louis before completing a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Organization Management at the Rawls College of Business at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he developed a deep interest in radiology and procedural medicine.
He completed his Internal Medicine internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine followed by a Diagnostic Radiology residency at the same institution, gaining extensive experience across all major imaging modalities. To further specialize, Dr. Mer completed an Interventional Radiology Fellowship at the renowned Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis, where he trained in advanced vascular and non-vascular interventions.
This provider is a member of Silver Cross Health Connection, a physician-hospital organization (PHO) made up of independent physicians who have been approved by some health plans to treat patients within the Silver Cross Health Connection network. *Silver Cross Health Connection is a network of approved providers that was created to make your provider selection process easier.
* All physicians, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners are independent contractors and are not the agents or employees of Silver Cross Hospital.
Personal Interests
Minimally invasive, image-guided procedures, vascular interventions for arterial and venous disease, treatment of varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency, image-guided biopsies and drainages, management of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, hepatobiliary and renal interventions, comprehensive diagnostic imaging across CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy.
Philosophy Of Care
Dedicated to providing safe, effective, and patient‑centered care, Dr. Mer uses cutting‑edge imaging and minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions while helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Locations
- The Center for Vascular and Interventional RadiologyAccepting New Patients
- 678 Cedar Crossings Drive, New Lenox, IL 60451
- Get Directions
- phone: 815-300-2376
- fax: 815-300-2985
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Interventional Radiology, 2021
- Residency: Indiana University, Diagnostic Radiology, 2020
- Internship: Indiana University, Internal Medicine, 2016
- Medical Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Medical Doctor, MD, 2015
Board Certifications
- Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology: American Board of Radiology, 2021
Insurance
- Aetna – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Aetna Medicare Advantage – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Ambetter – Commercial Plan
- Beech Street – PPO Next
- BLUE ADVANTAGE-HMO
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-PPO
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICARE
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY-MEDICAID
- BLUE PRECISION-HMO
- CIGNA (OA, Great West, State of IL, TrueChoice) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, Medicare Advantage
- Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
- Devoted Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Essence Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Health Alliance – PPO, Medicare Advantage
- HEALTHLINK-PPO
- HFN, Inc. – PPO
- HSTechnology – EPO
- Humana Health Plans (Choice, Gold Plus, National, PlatinumHMO, Preferred, Premier & Select) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Illinois Medicaid (Health Choice IL) – Medicaid
- MEDICARE
- Meridian – Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Multiplan/CAPP CARE – PPO
- OSCAR – PPO
- Preferred) – HMO, PPO, Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – PPO
- Professional Benefits Administrator (PBA) – PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) – Medicare Advantage
- SEIU Healthcare – PPO
- Self Pay
- Self-Insured Employer Group
- SILVER CROSS HEALTH CONNECTION
- UniCare – PPO
- UnitedHealth (UHC) (Navigate, AARP, Choice Plus & Select) – PPO, HMO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare (Meridian Medicare Product) – Medicare Advantage
- WORKERS COMPENSATION