Overview
Maria Carissa is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carissa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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909 Walnut St Fl 2, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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. Maria Carissa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Carissa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Carissa by calling their office at 215-955-4087. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria Carissa a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Carissa is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Maria Carissa specialize in?
While Dr. Maria Carissa is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Maria Carissa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria Carissa has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Maria Carissa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- StrokeDr. Carissa isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Carissa isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Carissa isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Carissa isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- GastrostomyDr. Carissa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemiplegiaDr. Carissa isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Carissa isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.