Overview
Dr. Merlo is an internist who specializes in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Merlo also has clinical expertise in the care of patients with cystic fibrosis as well as clinical expertise in the care of patients with advanced lung disease who may require or have undergone lung transplantation. Dr. Merlo holds a joint appointment in epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Merlo attended the College of the Holy Cross and completed medical school and residency training in internal medicine at Georgetown University. He completed both clinical and research fellowships in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins, and earned his M.P.H. at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research interests include outcomes in lung transplantation and cystic fibrosis, HIV-related pulmonary disease, and outcomes in Osler Weber Rendu. Dr. Merlo serves as the Associate Program Director of Scholarship for the Osler Medical Housestaff Training Program. He has contributed numerous scientific papers and book chapters related to cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation, and his awards include the Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Dr. Merlo is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Aspergillosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 132 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse Suite 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christian Merlo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christian Merlo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christian Merlo by calling their office at 410-550-5864. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christian Merlo a top-rated expert for Cystic Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christian Merlo is classified as an Elite expert for Cystic Fibrosis, 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. Christian Merlo specialize in?
While Dr. Christian Merlo is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Christian Merlo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christian Merlo has published 132 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cystic Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Christian Merlo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christian Merlo accept my insurance?
Dr. Christian Merlo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-5864 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cystic FibrosisDr. Merlo isElite. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Lung TransplantDr. Merlo isElite. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisDr. Merlo isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
- AspergillosisDr. Merlo isDistinguished. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- Newborn JaundiceDr. Merlo isDistinguished. Learn about Newborn Jaundice.
- Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)Dr. Merlo isDistinguished. Learn about Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).
- Advanced
- Pulmonary AspergillomaDr. Merlo isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Aspergilloma.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Merlo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Merlo isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Merlo isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- BronchiectasisDr. Merlo isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Merlo isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.