
Overview
Dr. Maria Cecilia Melendres is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include pediatric pulmonary medicine and pediatric sleep medicine. Dr. Melendres earned her medical degree from the University of the Philippines Manila. She completed residencies at the University of the Philippines and Johns Hopkins. She performed a fellowship in pediatric pulmonary medicine at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Melendres’ research interests include obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
Dr. Melendres is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Hypoxia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Central Sleep Apnea.
Dr. Melendres is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
1708 West Rogers Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209
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Dr. Melendres has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Sharon Mcgrath is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Mcgrath is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Premature Infant, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.
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Dr. J. Michael Collaco is a professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical specialty is pediatric pulmonary medicine, including chronic lung disease of premature infants, lung disease in medically complex patients including ventilators and tracheostomies, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, aerodigestive disorders, and general pediatric pulmonary conditions. He sees patients inpatient and outpatient at Johns Hopkins (East Baltimore campus), inpatient and outpatient at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, and inpatient at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Collaco attended Yale University for undergraduate studies and received his M.D. and M.S. (Anatomy) from Case Western University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his pediatric residency, pediatric pulmonary fellowship, M.B.A., M.P.H., and Ph.D. (Clinical Epidemiology) at the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Collaco joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2008. His primary research interest is in the epidemiology of pediatric respiratory diseases, with a focus on environmental risk factors for cystic fibrosis and bronchopulmonary dysplasia as well as a special interest in the effects of secondhand smoke and electronic cigarette emissions. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Collaco is a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Research Development Center and the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Center of Excellence. He has been recognized by Johns Hopkins with the John C. Hume Scholarship, the Francis F. Schwentker Research Award, and the Robert Dyar Award. Dr. Collaco is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Collaco is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Collaco is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.
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Albert Faro is a Pediatric Pulmonologist practicing medicine in Nottingham, Maryland. Dr. Faro is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Cerebral Hypoxia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Lung Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres by calling their office at 410-955-1103. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres a top-rated expert for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres is classified as an Advanced expert for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, 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. Cecilia S. Melendres specialize in?
While Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres accept my insurance?
Dr. Cecilia S. Melendres accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-1103 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Melendres isAdvanced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Melendres isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Melendres isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- DrowsinessDr. Melendres isExperienced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Melendres isExperienced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- NarcolepsyDr. Melendres isExperienced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Melendres isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
