4.8
5 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Cristina Merkhofer is a board-certified physician specializing in hematology and oncology with 12 years of experience treating blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and completed her residency at the University Health Center of Pittsburgh. Dr. Merkhofer speaks English and brings over a decade of dedicated expertise to her practice.
Dr. Merkhofer is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and practices at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. She focuses on treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Her practice includes performing CT scans and comprehensive metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor her patients' conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Merkhofer 4.8 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in her care.
Dr. Merkhofer is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and practices at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. She focuses on treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Her practice includes performing CT scans and comprehensive metabolic panels to help diagnose and monitor her patients' conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Merkhofer 4.8 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in her care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 12 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Univ Health Ctr Of Pittsburgh
- 5 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Awards
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Office Locations
Cristina Merkhofer has 2 locationsMedStar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street NWWashington, DC 20010 Tel: (202) 877-7000
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NwWashington, DC 20007 Tel: (202) 444-2000
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm
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| Cristina Merkhofer, MD | Dr. Monica Ortiz Granovsky | Dr. June M Whaun | Dr. Audrey Hart Nora |
| Hematology | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 12 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 65 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Washington , DC | Falls Church , VA | Bethesda , MD | Rockville , MD |
| Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Mississippi | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Cristina Merkhofer
Medical Specialties
Cristina Merkhofer has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Cristina Merkhofer has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Cristina Merkhofer holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of District Of Columbia, Maryland, and West Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an expired medical license in the state of West Virginia that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Univ Health Ctr Of Pittsburgh.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health in 2014.
NPI Number
Cristina Merkhofer's NPI number is 1649698432.
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- Cristina Merkhofer's office is located at 110 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC, 20010.
- Which hospitals is Cristina Merkhofer affiliated with?
- Cristina Merkhofer is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian.
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