Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
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 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

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 Merkhofer

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Cristina 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 Merkhofer a top-rated expert for Lung Adenocarcinoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cristina Merkhofer is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Adenocarcinoma, 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 Merkhofer specialize in?

While Dr. Cristina Merkhofer is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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

Yes. Dr. Cristina Merkhofer has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Adenocarcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Cristina 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 Merkhofer accept my insurance?

Dr. Cristina 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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