Overview
Dr. Dispenza evaluates and treats adults at the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center located on the Bayview campus. Her clinical interests include mastocytosis and anaphylaxis. She is an active member of the American Initiative in Mast Cell Diseases. Additionally, as co-director for the Johns Hopkins Center for Anaphylaxis and Drug Hypersensitivity, her research focuses on IgE-mediated mechanisms of allergies and novel strategies for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of anaphylaxis.
Dr. Dispenza is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anaphylaxis, Hives, Hereditary Alpha-Tryptasemia, and Papular Urticaria.
Dr. Dispenza is board certified in American Board Of Allergy And Immunology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Dispenza is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, Allergy & Asthma Center, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21224
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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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Tamara Lotan is a Professor of Pathology, Oncology and Urology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her area of clinical expertise is urologic pathology. Dr. Lotan received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed her residency in anatomic pathology at the University of Chicago Hospitals and performed a fellowship in urologic pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is a urologic pathologist and physician-scientist whose laboratory studies tissue-based predictive and prognostic biomarkers in prostate cancer. The group has a particular interest in the molecular contributors to prostate cancer health disparities. Her group also studies mTOR signaling and its role in tumorigenesis, with a focus on renal oncogenesis. Dr. Lotan is engaged in research training and is the co-PI of the OPTIC T32 in pathology, enabling pathology residents to engage in 2-3 years of laboratory research. She is currently the Deputy Director for Research Affairs in the Department of Pathology. Dr. Lotan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Lotan is board certified in American Board Of Pathology. Dr. Lotan is currently accepting new patients.
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Huamin Li is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Li is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angioedema, Hereditary Angioedema, Hives, and Asthma. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.
Sudhir Sekhsaria is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sekhsaria is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Grass Allergy, and Hives. Dr. Sekhsaria is board certified in American Board Of Allergy And Immunology - Allergy And Immunology, 1993. Dr. Sekhsaria is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza by calling their office at 410-550-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza a top-rated expert for Anaphylaxis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anaphylaxis, 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. Melanie C. Dispenza specialize in?
While Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza is a Allergy and Immunology, they have specific expertise in Anaphylaxis, Hives, and Hereditary Alpha-Tryptasemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Allergy and Immunology.
Does Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anaphylaxis. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza accept my insurance?
Dr. Melanie C. Dispenza accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-2300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnaphylaxisDr. Dispenza isDistinguished. Learn about Anaphylaxis.
- Advanced
- Hereditary Alpha-TryptasemiaDr. Dispenza isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Alpha-Tryptasemia.
- HivesDr. Dispenza isAdvanced. Learn about Hives.
- Papular UrticariaDr. Dispenza isAdvanced. Learn about Papular Urticaria.
- Experienced
- AsthmaDr. Dispenza isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)Dr. Dispenza isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
- Cold UrticariaDr. Dispenza isExperienced. Learn about Cold Urticaria.
- Hypereosinophilic SyndromeDr. Dispenza isExperienced. Learn about Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)Dr. Dispenza isExperienced. Learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
- Urticaria PigmentosaDr. Dispenza isExperienced. Learn about Urticaria Pigmentosa.