Overview
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 top areas of expertise are Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Eric McCollum is a pediatric pulmonologist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He has expertise in global child respiratory health with more than ten years of clinical and research experience in low-resource settings in southern Africa and south Asia. After having lived in Malawi for five years as a clinician with the Baylor Pediatric AIDS Corps and as a NIH Fogarty International Clinical Research Fellow, Dr. McCollum is now primarily based in the countries of Lesotho and Bangladesh. He is the principal investigator of a NIH K01 International Research Scientist Development Award, through the Fogarty International Center, examining the role of pulse oximetry in Bangladeshi children with clinical pneumonia. Dr. McCollum is also a co-investigator for a study comprehensively examining the effectiveness of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in rural Bangladeshi children. In the southern African country of Malawi Dr. McCollum is the principal investigator of a randomized controlled trial investigating the effectiveness of bubble continuous positive airway pressure in children hospitalized with severe clinical pneumonia. He has successfully designed, led, or co-led several multi-site studies in developing countries throughout Africa and Asia including the novel application of pulse oximetry for children with clinical pneumonia by rural Malawian frontline health workers and digital auscultation as a respiratory diagnostic in six low-resource countries participating in the Pneumonia Etiology Research for Child Health study. Dr. McCollum has been recognized globally for his contributions to child respiratory health. He has won multiple early career investigator awards and is currently a member of the World Health Organization Technical Support Network for pneumococcal conjugate vaccine impact studies and a member of the World Health Organization expert global working group for the World Health Organization chest radiograph guidelines for children. He holds a joint faculty appointment in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Dr. Mccollum is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, and Infantile Pneumothorax.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph M. Collaco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph M. Collaco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph M. Collaco by calling their office at 443-997-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph M. Collaco a top-rated expert for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph M. Collaco is classified as an Elite expert for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, 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. Joseph M. Collaco specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph M. Collaco is a Pediatric Pulmonology, they have specific expertise in Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cystic Fibrosis, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Pulmonology.
Does Dr. Joseph M. Collaco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph M. Collaco has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph M. Collaco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph M. Collaco accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph M. Collaco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaDr. Collaco isElite. Learn about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
- Distinguished
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Collaco isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Advanced
- GastrostomyDr. Collaco isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Collaco isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
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- AsthmaDr. Collaco isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Bronchogenic CystDr. Collaco isExperienced. Learn about Bronchogenic Cyst.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Collaco isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Infant Respiratory Distress SyndromeDr. Collaco isExperienced. Learn about Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- Mycobacterium Avium Complex InfectionsDr. Collaco isExperienced. Learn about Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections.