Thomas L. Mertz
Advanced in Hives

Dr. Thomas L. Mertz

Allergy and Immunology
UPMC
Allergy & Asthma Associates Of Pittsburgh
One Alexander Center, 2585 Freeport Road, Suite 210, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Advanced in Hives
UPMC
Allergy & Asthma Associates Of Pittsburgh
One Alexander Center, 2585 Freeport Road, Suite 210, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Thomas Mertz, DO, PharmD, specializes in allergy and immunology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, pediatrics by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, and allergy and immunology by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He practices at Allergy & Asthma Associates of Pittsburgh and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Mertz completed his medical education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and fellowship at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Dr. Mertz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hives. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Allergy and Immunology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CT
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine
American Osteopathic Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Allergy And Immunology
Fellowships
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc St Margaret
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Allergy & Asthma Associates of Pittsburgh
One Alexander Center, 2585 Freeport Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Call: 412-828-3800

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Recent developments in asthma research, diagnosis, and treatment.
Recent developments in asthma research, diagnosis, and treatment.
Journal: The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Published: December 14, 2011
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    • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
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    • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
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    • Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
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