Overview
Dr. Checkley specializes in intensive care medicine. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of acute respiratory failure and the acute respiratory distress syndrome. He also has extensive experience in the management of other life-threatening conditions commonly seen in the medical intensive care unit, including septic shock, acute gastrointestinal bleeding, acute liver failure, among other critical conditions. Dr. Checkley earned his M.D. from Northwestern University and received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. He completed his internal medicine residency training at Emory University and fellowship training in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. His research interests include International lung health, epidemiology, mechanical ventilation and acute lung injury. Dr. Checkley has been recognized by the National Institute of Health with the 2007 Post-doctoral National Research Service Award and the 2009 Pathway to Independence Career Award.
Dr. Checkley is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Cerebral Hypoxia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 350 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287
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. William Checkley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Checkley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Checkley by calling their office at 410-955-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Checkley a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Checkley is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pneumonia, 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. William Checkley specialize in?
While Dr. William Checkley is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Asthma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. William Checkley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Checkley has published 350 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. William Checkley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Checkley accept my insurance?
Dr. William Checkley accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 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
- Distinguished
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Checkley isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- PneumoniaDr. Checkley isDistinguished. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Advanced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- AsthmaDr. Checkley isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- BronchitisDr. Checkley isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Checkley isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Pulmonary TuberculosisDr. Checkley isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- COVID-19Dr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.