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Dr. Sumbul Meraj, MD
Hospitalist
2900 N Lake Shore Dr Chicago IL, 60657About
Sumbul Meraj, MD, is an infectious disease specialist who diagnoses and treats patients at HSHS Medical Group Infectious Disease – O’Fallon in O’Fallon, IL. HSHS Medical Group has more than 350 specialists and primary care providers across central and southern Illinois. Their goal is to support physicians and health professionals in providing patient-first care. As an infectious disease specialist, she has dedicated training and unique experience in the management of various infectious diseases and infection control. Dr. Meraj has an impressive professional journey that spans more than ten years. Areas of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics, fevers of unknown origin, and infectious disease in HIV population, as well as tropical medicine and wound care.
Education and Training
Dow Medical College 2002
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Provider Details
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Dr. Sumbul Meraj, MD's Expert Contributions
When should I see a doctor about tailbone pain?
It’s always a good idea to see your physician for any unusual physical complaint which concerns you. READ MORE
Is the damage from a heart attack permanent?
You need to contact a cardiologist, there are different kinds of injuries to the heart. Cardiologist evaluation is necessary. READ MORE
How can I relieve ear pain at night?
Only for pain we can give pain medication but you need to find out why your child is having ear ache, should consult with pediatrician to rule out an underlying ear infection. READ MORE
What is a pulmonary function test for asthma?
Pulmonary function tests estimate the baseline lung function and can predict the level of airway obstruction. READ MORE
What causes high blood sugar in the morning?
You might need some better sugar control, recommend endocrinologist evaluation. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
Fellowships
- SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital infectious disease medicine
Fellowships
- Saint Louis University Hospital (Infectious Disease) (2015)
Dr. Sumbul Meraj, MD's Practice location
Practice At 2900 N Lake Shore Dr
2900 N Lake Shore Dr -Chicago, IL 60657Get Direction
HSHS Saint Elizabeth Hospital
775 Sunset Blvd Ste B -O\'Fallon, IL 62269Get Direction
HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care - St. Elizabeth\'s
3 St. Elizabeth\'s Boulevard Suite 5000 -O\'Fallon, IL 62269Get Direction
South County St. Louis Hospital - Mercy
10010 KENNERLY RD -SAINT LOUIS, MO 63128Get Direction
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