Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St NW, 
Washington, DC 

Overview

Cristina Merkhofer is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..

Dr. Merkhofer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Merkhofer is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Hospital Affiliations

Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Other Locations
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer by calling their office at 202-877-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer a top-rated expert for ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer is classified as an Advanced expert for ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, 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. Cristina M. Merkhofer specialize in?

While Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer accept my insurance?

Dr. Cristina M. Merkhofer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-877-7000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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