William N. Checkley
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
1800 Orleans Street, 
Baltimore, MD 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Asthma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 358 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Checkley is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
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.


4 Clinical Trials

ARrest RESpiraTory Failure From PNEUMONIA (ARREST PNEUMONIA)
Effectiveness of Low-Dose Theophylline for the Management of Biomass-Associated COPD
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William N. 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 N. Checkley specialize in?

While Dr. William N. Checkley is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Cerebral Hypoxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. William N. Checkley participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William N. Checkley has published 358 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. William N. 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 N. Checkley accept my insurance?

Dr. William N. 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.

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