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    MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Necrotizing Fasciitis near Baltimore, MD. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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    63 providers found
      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      Shock Trauma Associates PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sharon Henry is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Henry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      Shock Trauma Associates PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      William Chiu is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chiu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      22 S Greene St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Margaret Lauerman is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lauerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Fasciotomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      Shock Trauma Associates PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Scalea is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Scalea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Delirium, Low Blood Pressure, Fasciotomy, and Splenectomy.

      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease
      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease

      Shock Trauma Associates PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gregory Schrank is an Infectious Disease provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Schrank is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Sepsis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis.

      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease
      Distinguished in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease

      Shock Trauma Associates PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Rabinowitz is an Infectious Disease provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Rabinowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis, Pustules, and Arachnoiditis.

      Kofi O. Boahene
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 6, Floor 6, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Akan, German, Russian

      Dr. Kofi Derek Owusu Boahene is a professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery and dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the Director of the Division of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and the director for the facial plastics fellowship training program. His practice encompasses the entire spectrum of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery including cosmetic and reconstructive aspects. Dr. Boahene is a leading expert in facial paralysis surgery and facial nerve injuries and has pioneered innovative treatment protocols and surgical techniques in facial reanimation. He is the director of the Johns Hopkins Facial Nerve center dedicated to restoring facial balance, symmetry and animation to those who have suffered from facial paralysis and facial nerve disorders. As an expert microsurgeon, Dr. Boahene routinely performs some of the most complex facial reconstruction procedures on the face including rebuilding of an entire nose, lip, jaw and facial defects resulting from cancer treatment, traumatic injuries or as a result of birth defects. He uses cutting edge 3-D technology, image-guided technology and tissue transplanted from other parts of the body to restore or replace missing tissues. He is a key member of the Johns Hopkins facial transplant program. His cosmetic experience is broad and draws from patients across the globe. He routinely performs rhinoplasties, eyelid surgery, face lifts and other facial enhancing procedures. As a skull base surgeon, Dr. Boahene has pioneered minimally invasive techniques for removal of skull base and brain tumors, repairing CSF leaks and has authored a major textbook on this subject. Dr. Boahene received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Arkansas. He graduated summa cum laude from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, completed a five-year surgical residency training program in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and received fellowship training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Minnesota. As the recipient of the prestigious Mayo Brothers Distinguished Fellowship Award, Dr. Boahene was awarded additional craniofacial surgery training in Adelaide, Australia. He also received the Jack R. Anderson Prize for Scholastic Excellence for attaining the highest score nationally on the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery certification exam. Dr. Boahene serves as on the Board of Governors or the American Academy Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. In 1993, Dr. Kofi Boahene received the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical. Dr. Boahene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Septoplasty, and Gastrostomy.

      Mariuxi Manukyan
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 8, Floor 8, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mariuxi Manukyan, M.D., is an assistant professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins, working primarily with the Division of Acute Care Surgery. Dr. Manukyan’s areas of clinical expertise include critical care, general surgery and trauma. Before joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Manukyan was an acute care surgery fellow with the Department of Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery at The University of Texas Medical Center in Houston. Dr. Manukyan received her undergraduate degree from Brown University and earned her medical degree from Brown Alpert Medical School. She completed her residency at Indiana University and fellowships in acute care surgery and surgical critical care at UT Houston Medical Center. She is a member of the Association for Academic Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, the Pan American Trauma Society, the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Dr. Manukyan’s research interests include the field of geriatric trauma, specifically in identifying the specific risks associated within the geriatric trauma population and in finding in-hospital methods to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with this patient population. Dr. Manukyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease
      Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease
      22 S Greene St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Manjari Joshi is an Infectious Disease provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

      Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Emergency Medicine | General Surgery
      Advanced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Emergency Medicine | General Surgery

      University Of Maryland Emergency Medicine Associates PA

      827 Linden Ave, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kin Chew is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chew is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

      Katherine L. Florecki
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dr. Katherine L. Florecki is a trauma and acute care surgeon and surgical intensivist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. She obtained her medical degree from The University of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed her surgical residency at Sinai Hospital. She subsequently completed a surgical critical care fellowship followed by an acute care surgery fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Outside of her clinical work, her passion is medical education. Dr. Florecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

      Ray Fang
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans Street, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Raymond Fang, M.D., joins the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery as an Assistant Professor of Surgery and the Trauma Medical Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Fang’s areas of clinical expertise include trauma surgery, surgical critical care, military medicine and patient transport/evacuation. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Fang served for 22 years as a wartime trauma surgeon in the United States Air Force. From 2004-2011, he proudly cared for the Nation’s Wounded Warrior as a trauma surgeon at the United States Army’s Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), Germany, the receiving hospital for all casualties evacuated from Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa. His efforts were essential in LRMC’s verification as the first American College of Surgeons (ACS) Level II trauma center outside of the United States in 2007. He was appointed Chief, LRMC Trauma Program in 2009 and led its ACS Level II re-verification in 2010, and its elevation to ACS Level I status in 2011. In 2011, Dr. Fang became the Director, United States Air Force Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills embedded within the University of Maryland’s R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, he prepared Air Force Medical Service personnel to deploy in support of operations worldwide by immersing them in trauma care while personally providing trauma and emergency care to the citizens of Maryland. He held a faculty appointment as a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Fang received his undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his medical degree (cum laude) from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery training at the combined United States Air Force/University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio training program. He performed a Critical Care fellowship at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. Dr. Fang is a member and holds leadership and committee positions with various organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. He is also a lifetime member of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States. Dr. Fang’s research interests include the initial resuscitation of injured patients, the diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injuries, trauma program and trauma system development, medical simulation training, and trauma performance improvement and patient safety. As an academic surgeon-researcher, Col Fang is an author of 47 published, peer-reviewed medical articles and 9 book chapters. He has presented nearly 200 papers and invited lectures at regional, national and international meetings. Dr. Fang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ear Barotrauma, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Bill L. Wright
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Infectious Disease

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William F. Wright, D.O., M.P.H, Assistant Professor of Medicine, completed medical training residency in internal medicine and adult infectious diseases fellowship at Pennylvania State University Medical School. He pursued further training in Clinical Pathology/Medical Microbiology at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven (2009) and completed his Master in Public Health (2007) at Drexel University School of Public Health, Philadelphia. His research interests include fever of unknown origin (FUO), antimicrobial resistance and therapeutic discoveries, molecular mechanisms of resistance, and the impact of diagnostic clinical microbiology on the practice of infectious diseases. He currently serves as clinical director for the inpatient infectious diseases consult services and services for the management of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. His outpatient clinical practice focuses on general infectious diseases, infections in burn patients, infections in immunocompromised patients, and travel-related infections. He primarily sees patients at Johns Hopkins Greenspring Station, Johns Hopkins Bayview Outpatient offices, and also attends on the inpatient infectious disease consult service at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Meningitis, and Endocarditis.

      Julie Caffrey
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery | Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery | Plastic Surgery

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 6, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 6, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Julie A. Caffrey, D.O., is an associate professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She specializes in the treatment of burn wounds, including reconstructive burn surgery and the surgical management of complex wound and burn deformities. A native of Bowie, Maryland, she is currently researching the infection control measures in the burn center, sleep hygiene and reduction of opioid dependence post burn injury. This work has led to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections. Dr. Caffrey completed a fellowship in burn surgery (adult and pediatrics) at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York, in June 2014. Following that, she continued as a burn and research fellow at the Johns Hopkins Burn Center and Michael D. Hendrix Burn Research Center. Dr. Caffrey earned an undergraduate degree in biology at Salisbury University, followed by a master's in biomedical sciences and a doctor of osteopathic medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at both Peninsula Hospital Center in Far Rockaway, New York, and Flushing Hospital Medical Center in Flushing, New York. Dr. Caffrey is a member of the American Burn Association, the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Women Surgeons. Dr. Caffrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Boils, Keloids, Nerve Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

      William Norbury
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Plastic Surgery
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Plastic Surgery

      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

      4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 6, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 6, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Norbury, M.D., F.R.C.S. (Plast), is an associate professor of plastic surgery (PAR) in the Johns Hopkins Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and part of the Johns Hopkins Adult Burn Center. His areas of clinical expertise include surgical reconstruction of severe burns, burn reconstruction, and laser attenuation of scar tissue. He received a Bachelor of Medicine degree from St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital Medical College. He obtained a Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons postgraduate diploma at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow in 2003, and completed a Royal College of Surgeons fellowship in plastic surgery in 2012. In addition to performing his residency in plastic surgery, Dr. Norbury completed a fellowship in the therapeutic use of lasers in the United Kingdom, as well as fellowships in reconstructive burn surgery and surgical critical care at the University of Texas Medical Branch and Shriners Children’s Texas. He also completed a three-year fellowship in burn care research — focused on attenuation of the hypermetabolic response following severe burns — at Shriners Children’s Texas. Dr. Norbury’s research activities focus on nutrition in burn care, hypermetabolism, wound healing, sepsis, burn reconstruction and laser treatment of hypertrophic scarring. He has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and presented his work at numerous national and international meetings. He is a member of the American Burn Association, the British Burn Association, the International Society for Burn Injuries, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Dr. Norbury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Keloids, Syndactyly Type 3, Juvenile Angiofibroma, and Buerger Disease.

      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Internal Medicine

      Maryland Family Care Inc

      301 Saint Paul St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Marc Kai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top area of expertise is Necrotizing Fasciitis. Dr. Kai is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      Shock Trauma Associates PA

      250 W Pratt St, Suite 800, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jaclyn Clark is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Clark is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      University Of Maryland Medical Center

      29 S Greene St Ste 504, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Shamus Carr is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleural Effusion, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      Intensive Care Medicine

      University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

      22 S Greene St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Grissom is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Grissom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Necrotizing Fasciitis
      General Surgery

      Shock Trauma Associates PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Laura Buchanan is a General Surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Necrotizing Fasciitis?

      Necrotizing fasciitis is a serious infection of the skin, the tissue just beneath the skin (subcutaneous tissue), and the tissue that covers internal organs (fascia). Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by several different types of bacteria, and the infection can arise suddenly and spread quickly. Early signs include flu-like symptoms and redness and pain around the infection site.

      When should I see a Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Necrotizing Fasciitis doctors near Baltimore, MD?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Necrotizing Fasciitis doctors near Baltimore, MD?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor near Baltimore, MD?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Necrotizing Fasciitis doctors near Baltimore, MD?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Necrotizing Fasciitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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