Infectious Disease

Jessica Merlin, MD

Professor of Medicine with Tenure, Division of General Internal Medicine; Director, CHAMPP Clinical Research Center

Jessica Merlin, MD, PhD, MBA, is a Professor with Tenure in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, where she directs the CHAllenges in Managing and Preventing Pain (CHAMPP) clinical research center. Her subspecialty focus lies at the intersection of palliative medicine, infectious diseases, addiction medicine, and internal medicine, with particular expertise in managing chronic pain and opioid use disorder in patients with serious illnesses such as HIV and adv

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (ABIM)
Addiction Medicine (ABPM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania (MD, 2005)
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System (Internal Medicine, 2008)
Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Health System (Infectious Disease, 2010)
Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2011)
Graduate: University of Pennsylvania (MBA)

Years in Practice

21+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Merlin treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Merlin accept Cigna insurance?

Jessica Merlin's public profile lists Cigna, Curative, and First Health plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Merlin practice?

Jessica Merlin practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

What does Dr. Merlin specialize in?

Jessica Merlin is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Merlin been practicing?

Jessica Merlin has 21+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Merlin's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Pennsylvania (MD, 2005); Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System (Internal Medicine, 2008); Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Health System (Infectious Disease, 2010).