Overview
Dr. Perrella is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Physician in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and a research scientist in Pediatric Newborn Medicine, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, and is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded investigator. Dr. Perrella is also committed to the training and career development of students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty. He is an Associate Director of an NIH-funded grant for training physician scientists in respiratory research. In regard to scientific investigation, the Perrella laboratory is interested in the regulation and biology of genes important for the modulation of inflammation in systemic disease processes, and the use of stem/progenitor cells for therapy of critical illnesses including sepsis, lung injury, and heart failure. The ultimate goal of his laboratory is to develop novel cell-based strategies for the treatment of cardiopulmonary and vascular diseases for patients of all ages, from premature infants to adults.
Dr. Perrella is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Cerebral Hypoxia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Sarcoidosis.
Dr. Perrella is board certified in Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Perrella is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
15 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
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.
Dr. Edwin Kepner Silverman is chief of the Channing Division of Network Medicine and a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary disease at BWH. He is board certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine.Dr. Silverman’s clinical interests include alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has served as a principal investigator of multiple COPD genetics studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, including the NETT Genetics Ancillary Study, the Transcontinental COPD Genetics Study, the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genetic Modifiers Study and the COPDGene Study. His research uses a variety of genetic analysis approaches to investigate the genetic influences of complex lung diseases, including integrative genomics, linkage analysis, familial aggregation analysis, rare variant analysis and epigenetic studies. He has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications and is the recipient of the BWH Kenneth L. Baughman Faculty Mentoring Award. Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Dr. Silverman is currently accepting new patients.
Fowzan Alkuraya is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alkuraya is highly rated in 72 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Cortical Dysplasia, and Vitrectomy.
The Dialysis Center At Waltham
Kenneth Huttner is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Waltham, Massachusetts. Dr. Huttner is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clouston Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark A. Perrella
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark A. Perrella?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark A. Perrella by calling their office at 617-732-7420. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark A. Perrella a top-rated expert for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark A. Perrella is classified as an Advanced expert for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), 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. Mark A. Perrella specialize in?
While Dr. Mark A. Perrella is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Mark A. Perrella participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark A. Perrella has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). You can view a list of Dr. Mark A. Perrella's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark A. Perrella accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark A. Perrella accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7420 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Experienced
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Chronic CoughDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- EmphysemaDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- HypertensionDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Lung NodulesDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)Dr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.