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 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
Dr. Perrella is board certified in Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles.
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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 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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Dr. Robert Hallowell, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University / College of Physicians And Surgeons in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Hallowell is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Hallowell is board certified in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Internal Medicine.
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Erik Folch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Folch is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Tracheobronchomalacia, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
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), Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. 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
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- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangioleiomyomatosisDr. Perrella isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
- AspergillosisDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- AsthmaDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Perrella isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
