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A HEALTHY START
P H YS I C I A N S P OT L I G H T

COLLABORATION IS KEY
Avelino Verceles, MD,
is an associate professor
of medicine in the
Division of Pulmonary
and Critical Care at the
University of Maryland
School of Medicine.
He is also section chief of
the Division of Pulmonary
and Critical Care Medicine
at the University of
Maryland Medical Center
Midtown Campus. He is board-certified in critical care
medicine, pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
At the University of Maryland Center for Pulmonary
Health, Dr. Verceles emphasizes the importance of maintaining a collaborative relationship with patients.
"We work with each patient to develop a treatment plan
that meets their individual needs. We provide education
and discuss medications and how patients can be active
participants in their care. We ensure that our patients are
helping themselves as much as we're helping them."
Dr. Verceles completed his fellowship and residency
at the Drexel University College of Medicine. He earned
his medical degree from the American University of the
Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten and his bachelor's degree in biology and psychology from the University
of Notre Dame.

GET TO KNOW
DR. VERCELES
Q
A
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE
PART OF THE JOB?

I enjoy the opportunity I have to interact
with and help so many people. Seeing

patients every day never stops being fulfilling.

Q
A

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE
THING TO DO OUTSIDE OF WORK?
I love spending time with my family. I have
three children, ages 7, 6 and 5. They keep

me busy, especially when it comes to their
sporting events. They're involved in lacrosse,
wrestling and soccer.

Q
A

WHAT DID YOU WANT
TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP?
I always dreamed of being president of the
United States! But I think what I'm doing

now is working out pretty well.

Q
A

WHAT'S THE KEY TO MAINTAINING
GOOD LUNG HEALTH?
Patients can maintain good lung
health with a healthy diet, exercising

and avoiding things that are harmful to their

CALL TODAY!
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Verceles
or another pulmonary specialist at UMMC
Midtown Campus, call 410-328-8141.

4 MARYLAND'S HEALTH MATTERS

lungs, such as smoking. Limit dust, allergens
and mold in the household. Most importantly,
engage in a working relationship with your
primary care physician or your pulmonary
specialist. We're always here to help.

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