
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.
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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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Inova Loudoun Hospital
Oksana A. Shlobin, MD, FCCP, serves as Medical Director for the Pulmonary Hypertension Program and Director of Outreach and Education for the Inova Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Shlobin is board certified in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Shlobin has been actively involved in clinical research both during her fellowship and her tenure at Inova. She is co-author of multiple publications, including original research manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters. Her research interests include pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung diseases. Blog Posts What is Pulmonary Hypertension? Learn the Facts to Breathe Easy (November 2018) Pulmonary Hypertension is Serious. Learn to Spot the Signs (May 2017). Dr. Shlobin is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shlobin is currently accepting new patients.
Inova Medical Group - Transplant Specialties
Shambhu Aryal, MD, FCCP, serves as Medical Director for the Inova Lung Transplant Program and Inova Sarcoidosis Center. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonology and critical care, with expertise in lung transplantation, sarcoidosis, interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary hypertension and bronchiectasis. Dr. Aryal joined Inova in 2017 with several years of clinical experience, immediately following an assistant professorship at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Aryal says that helping patients get a second chance at life is the most fulfilling aspect of transplant pulmonology. His expertise in advanced lung disease management and transplantation equips him to provide the best possible medical care to patients with severe lung diseases. Additionally, he has served as a clinical investigator for many clinical trials in his areas of expertise. Originally from Nepal, Dr. Aryal resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and two boys. He enjoys time with his family, watching his sons' soccer and basketball games, and traveling. Dr. Aryal is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Aryal is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Dr. Sonye Danoff, MD is a Pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Danoff has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. She graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1993. She is affiliated with medical facilities Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Danoff is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Danoff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) (1999).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William N. Checkley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William N. Checkley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William N. 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 N. Checkley a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- 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.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
- SilicosisDr. Checkley isExperienced. Learn about Silicosis.


