Dr. Joseph F Merola M.D., M.M.SC.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
75 Francis St Boston MA, 02115Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Joseph Merola is a rheumatologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Merola specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Merola treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
NEW YORK UNIV SCH OF MED 2005
New York University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cutaneous Rosai-Dorfman disease.
- Eruptive xanthomas.
- Familial benign chronic pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey disease).
- Levamisole-induced retiform purpura.
- Hidradenitis suppurativa resulting in systemic amyloid A amyloidosis: a case report and review of the literature.
- Lupus erythematosus panniculitis-induced facial atrophy: effective treatment with poly-L-lactic acid and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.
- Psoriatic arthritis screening tools: study design and methodological challenges.
- The Brigham Scalp Nail Inverse Palmoplantar Psoriasis Composite Index (B-SNIPI): a novel index to measure all non-plaque psoriasis subsets.
- Eosinophilic fasciitis-like disorder developing in the setting of multiple sclerosis therapy.
- The International Dermatology Outcome Measures Group: formation of patient-centered outcome measures in dermatology.
- Mosaic focal dermal hypoplasia caused by a novel somatic mutation in PORCN detected in affected skin.
- Screening and vaccinations in patients requiring systemic immunosuppression: an update for dermatologists.
- Psoriatic arthritis: it's as easy as "PSA".
- Histopathology of the Inner Ear in a Case With Recent Onset of Cogan's Syndrome: Evidence for Vasculitis.
- Dapsone Therapy for Pustular Psoriasis: Case Series and Review of the Literature.
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Rash
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