Overview
Ambereen K. Mehta, MD, MPH, FAAHPM is an Associate Professor of Palliative Care in the Departments of Medicine and Neurology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. After Internal Medicine Residency and Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship, she joined the palliative care faculty at the University of Virginia (2016-2018) and was Medical Director of the UVA/Hospice of the Piedmont Inpatient Hospice Unit. When she joined the palliative care faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles, she initiated the embedded specialty palliative care program in ALS Clinic (2018-2020). Since 2020, she has been part of the palliative care faculty at Johns Hopkins and is the only palliative care expert in the Johns Hopkins Center for ALS Specialty Care. She leads multiple studies as part of the ALS Clinical Trials Unit and has published numerous studies in high impact peer-reviewed journals on increasing access to specialty palliative care including education for neurologists and improving quality of life for people with neurological illnesses, specifically those living with ALS. She has received awards for education including the 2020 UCLA Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Faculty Award Excellence in Education Award and the 2022 Inaugural International Neuropalliative Care Society Tara Cook Award for Innovation in Neuropalliative Education. She is a content expert for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Roon, and Northeast ALS Consortium. She currently co-chairs the Northeast ALS Consortium Palliative Subcommittee and is an ALS Association Care Services Committee member. She is the past Chair of the International Neuropalliative Care Society Strategic Communications Committee and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Neuropalliative Special Interest Group.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation.
Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles.
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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Christine Gourin, M.D. M.P.H., is a head and neck surgical oncologist and palliative medicine specialist who treats patients with head and neck tumors, including tumors of the skin, melanoma, oral cavity, larynx, oropharynx, neck, salivary glands, sinuses, and skull base. Dr. Gourin received her medical degree from the State University of New York-Health Science Center at Brooklyn/Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Gourin trained in General Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Vermont, followed by a fellowship in Advanced Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles, 24 book chapters and two books: Medical and Surgical Management of Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases and The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Head and Neck Cancer. She is on the Editorial Board of The Laryngoscope and is a reviewer for numerous other head and neck surgery journals. Dr. Gourin is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in quality of care and outcomes with a lifelong interest in improved symptom management, communication, access to high-quality affordable care, and palliative medicine in head and neck cancer. She has an active head and neck surgical oncology practice and has been named to America’s Top Physicians and Best Doctors in America annually since 2005. She is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Supportive Care Clinic. Dr. Gourin is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gourin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Head And Neck Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta
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Is Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta a top-rated expert for Opioid Induced Constipation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Induced Constipation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta specialize in?
While Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Induced Constipation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Induced Constipation. You can view a list of Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta accept my insurance?
Dr. Ambereen K. Mehta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-9441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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