Experienced in COVID-19

Dr. Karel Calero

Intensive Care Medicine
Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.
2 Tampa General Cir, 
Tampa, FL 

Experienced in COVID-19
Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.
2 Tampa General Cir, 
Tampa, FL 
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Overview

Karel Calero is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Calero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Emphysema, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of COVID-19.

Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in FL
Hospital Affiliations
Tampa General Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Humana
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Oscar
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Simply Healthcare
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Sunshine Health
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Locations

Univ. Medical Service Association Inc.
2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
Call: 813-259-0619
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Office
2 General Cir Fl 2, Tampa, FL 33606
Call: 813-974-4115

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.


4 Clinical Trials

Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation System (UAS): Post-Approval Study Protocol Number 2014-001
Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation System (UAS): Post-Approval Study Protocol Number 2014-001
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) in Air Leaks
Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration Valve System (SVS) in Air Leaks
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 04, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Comparison of Sleep Apnea Assessment Strategies to Maximize TBI Rehabilitation Participation and Outcome
Comparison of Sleep Apnea Assessment Strategies to Maximize TBI Rehabilitation Participation and Outcome
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 29, 2023
Intervention Type: Other, Device
The CRISIS Study: A Randomized Open-label Study Assessing the Safety and Anti-coronavirus Response of Suppression of Host Nucleotide Synthesis in Hospitalized Adults With Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19)
The CRISIS Study: A Randomized Open-label Study Assessing the Safety and Anti-coronavirus Response of Suppression of Host Nucleotide Synthesis in Hospitalized Adults With Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 17, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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21 Total Publications

Delirium Reduction via Scripted Family Voice Recordings in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation.
Delirium Reduction via Scripted Family Voice Recordings in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation.
Journal: American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Published: October 31, 2025
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