Dr. Thomas L. Mertz
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. 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.
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Locations
One Alexander Center, 2585 Freeport Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
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.
UPMC Pulmonary Allergy Immunology
Andrej Petrov, MD, specializes in allergy and immunology and is certified in internal medicine and allergy and immunology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC East, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Petrov is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University Hospital of Belgrade. Dr. Petrov specializes in immunology and treating patients with allergies. Dr. Petrov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Asthma, Angioedema, and Hives.
UPMC Pulmonary Allergy Immunology
Merritt Fajt, MD, specializes in allergy and immunology and is certified in allergy and immunology by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC East. Dr. Fajt is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her residency at Penn State University College of Medicine and her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Fajt specializes in treating patients with asthma and immunologic disorders. Dr. Fajt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Asthma, Angioedema, and Eosinophilic Asthma.
Allegheny Clinic Pediatrics
Russell Traister is an Allergy and Immunologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Traister is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vocal Cord Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Asthma, Anaphylaxis, and Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA).
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Grass AllergyDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- SinusitisDr. Mertz isDistinguished. Learn about Sinusitis.
- Advanced
- AngioedemaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Angioedema.
- AsthmaDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- HivesDr. Mertz isAdvanced. Learn about Hives.
- Experienced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)Dr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
- Cold UrticariaDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Cold Urticaria.
- EsophagitisDr. Mertz isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.