Maryum H. Merchant, MD
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Maryum H. Merchant, MD

  • Pulmonology
Average rating: 5.0
| 277 ratings
 
Thousand Oaks Hampshire Primary & Specialty Care | 248 Hampshire Road, Suite 100, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

About

Preferred Name: Maryum Merchant

"As a dedicated pulmonologist, I aim to help patients in our community breathe better and enjoy a good quality of life. I joined UCLA Health to provide my patients with the highest level of care by blending the academic research knowledge of UCLA with evidence-based medicine."

Dr. Merchant completed her residency in Internal Medicine at UCSF-Fresno in 2007. Following this, she worked as a private practice hospitalist in Southern California for three years. Driven by a passion for pulmonary care, she pursued a Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Throughout her fellowship, Dr. Merchant gained significant experience in managing patients with advanced lung diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, and interstitial lung disease.

Dr. Merchant's particular focus is on asthma, a chronic condition that significantly impacts the lives of those affected. She is dedicated to improving their quality of life by employing cutting-edge research and innovative treatments to offer personalized care plans that address each patient's unique needs. Dr. Merchant's commitment to advancing pulmonary medicine is evident in her role as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She is also an active member of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS), ensuring she stays at the forefront of advancements in the field.

Dr. Merchant is committed to empowering her patients with the knowledge and tools to manage their asthma effectively, helping them lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013
Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007

Fellowship

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2013

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCSF-Fresno Medical Education Program, 2007

Internship

Internal Medicine, UCSF-Fresno Medical Education Program, 2005

Degree

MD, Dow Medical College, 2002

Recognitions

  • Academic Leadership course at UCLA Anderson Executive Education

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Research

Publications

Journal Publications:

  1. Clearing the Air: Understanding the impact of wildfire smoke on asthma and copd. Healthcare 202412(3), 307.

  2. Evaluation of Outcomes following Reduction in Targeted Fluid Administration in Major Burns.  Eur. Burn J. 20234(2), 234-247.

  3. Effect of Blood Transfusion on Outcomes After Major Burns. Journal of Burn Care & Research, Volume 44, Issue Supplement_2, May/June 2023, Pages S51–S52.

  4. A Case of Daptomycin-Induced Eosinophilic Pneumonia. Publication: Annals of Internal Medicine:Clinical Cases. Volume 2, Number 2.

  5. A Rare Case of Critical Illness due to Eczema Herpeticum with Disseminated Herpes Simples Virus Infection.DOI

  6. Spontaneous Resolution of a Large Pneumothorax. Proceedings of UCLA Health · May 1, 2022. 2022/05

  7. Foreign Body Aspiration: A Dental Procedure Gone Awry. Proceedings of UCLA Health. Dec 2, 2021

  8. The care of Adult Burn Patient. Proceedings of UCLA Healthcare Volume 23. Apr 1, 2019

  9. A Perplexing Case of Recurrent Chest Pain

  10. Understanding pain in burn victims. Proceedings of UCLA Healthcare. Aug 1, 2018

  11. Understanding different phenotypes of asthma and treatment strategies. Proceedings of UCLA Healthcare. Jul 1, 2016

  12. Management of patients with severe inhalation injury. Proceeding of UCLA Healthcare. Dec 1, 2015

  13. “Laryngopharyngeal Reflux”: A syndrome that mimics asthma. Proceedings of UCLA. Feb 16, 2015
  14. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Burn Patients.” A brief clinical review. Proceedings of UCLA Healthcare. Feb 1, 2015

  15. Cavitating Lung Lesion in a 59 year- old man

  16. A 47-Year-Old Woman With Worsening Dyspnea, Arthritis, and Muscle Pain

    Merchant, Maryum et al.

    CHEST, Volume 142, Issue 2, 528 - 531

  17. Pleural effusion in hospitalized patients with Coccidioidomycosis. PMID

Abstract Publications:

  1. A Multidisciplinary Protocol for Early Enteral Nutrition in Burn ICU Patients

  2. Merchant, M; Ghandehari, S; Chaux, G; Falk, J. Introduction of Rapid PCR Detection of Viral Pathogens in Lung Transplant Recipients. (abstract) Am J Respir Crit Care Med 187;2013

  3. Merchant, M, Aoyama, C, Kamangar, N. A Rare Case of Thoracic Metastasis from Liposarcoma (abstract). CHEST 2012; 142(4):575A-575A. doi: 10.1378/chest.1387291

  4. Merchant, M, Chaux, G, Ghandehari, S, Falk, J. Blue Airways in a Lung Transplant Recipient (abstract). Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2012; 185(1): A5822

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Academic Leadership course at UCLA Anderson Executive Education