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Alexa Meara

Rheumatology

Alexa Meara, MD

Associate Professor, Division of Oncology and Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

Dr. Alexa Meara, MD, MS, is a rheumatologist specializing in immune-related adverse events from cancer immunotherapy, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, paraneoplastic syndromes, osteoporosis, and screening for vasculitides. She directs an immunotherapy management clinic addressing autoimmune sequelae of oncologic treatments, such as inflammatory immune-related arthritis and checkpoint inhibitor pneumonitis, while preserving antitumor effects. Previously, she directed a multidisciplinary

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18+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

  • Georgetown University School of Medicine — Class of 2008
  • Ohio State University Hospital — Fellowship, Rheumatology, 2013-2015 (extended with MS, 2015-2017)
  • ECU Health Medical Center/East Carolina University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2008-2011
  • East Carolina University — Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, 2011-2012
  • East Carolina University — Associate Training Program Director, Internal Medicine, 2012-2013

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Rheumatology

Conditions & Treatments

LupusPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren SyndromeAnkylosing Spondylitis

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ohio State University Hospital
  • The OSUCCC - James
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Languages

English

Experience

18+ years in practice