Expertise in
38
conditions

Dr. Joseph F. Merola

Dermatology | Rheumatology
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
Expertise in
38
conditions
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, 
Dallas, TX 
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Overview

Joseph Merola is a Dermatologist and a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Merola is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Arthritis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 388 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Dermatology
Rheumatology
Licenses
Dermatology in MA
Hospital Affiliations
UT Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235

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.

7 Clinical Trials

A Long-term Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Lebrikizumab in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis (ADjoin)
A Long-term Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Lebrikizumab in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis (ADjoin)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Lebrikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A 2-Part Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of BIIB059 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Active Skin Manifestations and in Subjects With Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Systemic Manifestations
A 2-Part Phase 2 Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of BIIB059 in Subjects With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Active Skin Manifestations and in Subjects With Active Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus With or Without Systemic Manifestations
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, 16-week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel- Group Study to Assess the Impact of Lebrikizumab on Vaccine Responses in Adult Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
A Phase 3, 16-week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel- Group Study to Assess the Impact of Lebrikizumab on Vaccine Responses in Adult Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Lebrikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
A Multicenter, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 08, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Baricitnib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Baricitinib in Adult Patients With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 09, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Baricitinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
Pro-Resolving Mediators in Acute Inflammation in Humans
Pro-Resolving Mediators in Acute Inflammation in Humans
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 26, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Lovaza
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
Effect of Dupilumab (Anti-IL4Rα) on the Host-Microbe Interface in Atopic Dermatitis, Dupilumab Study
Effect of Dupilumab (Anti-IL4Rα) on the Host-Microbe Interface in Atopic Dermatitis, Dupilumab Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 04, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
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388 Total Publications

Streamlining Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Management Using the IDEOM Clinical Framework: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
Streamlining Psoriatic Arthritis Screening and Management Using the IDEOM Clinical Framework: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
Journal: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD
Published: August 07, 2025
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