Dr. Christian Merlo graduated from Georgetown University Of Medicine in 1996.
Dr. Merlo has three offices in Maryland where he specializes in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonology. Learn more.
Dr. Merlo works with seven hundred and forty-nine doctors including Dr. Ira Fine and Dr. Daniel Becker.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Merlo provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Merlo may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Merlo specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Merlo can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe liver problems could be referred to a hepatologist for additional medical tests or treatments.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Merlo may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Georgetown University School of Medicine
MD • 1996