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Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD

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(539 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1976)

Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.

9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21237

(410) 682-5282

Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD is a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1976 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 300
Baltimore, MD 21237

Address:

6830 Hospital Drive
Rosedale, MD 21237

Some issues Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	978
hospital care	824
inpatient care	824
preventive care	33
pulmonary testing	484
vaccines	33

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	113
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	75
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	21

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	94
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

doctor visit	894
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
preventive care	126
pulmonary testing	605
vaccines	126

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	814

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1216
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	558
From 75 to 84	464
85 and over	160
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

doctor visit	829
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158
preventive care	51
pulmonary testing	464
vaccines	51

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	87
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	75
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	73
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

doctor visit	711
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
preventive care	73
pulmonary testing	471
vaccines	73

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	574
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	76
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	71
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	29

doctor visit	696
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
preventive care	9
pulmonary testing	413
vaccines	9

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	82
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	66
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	25

breathing treatment	13
doctor visit	641
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
pulmonary testing	454

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	68
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	67
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

doctor visit	360
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
pulmonary testing	422

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	51
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	58
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

doctor visit	1061
pulmonary testing	660

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Baltimore, MD were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

blood draw	16
doctor visit	757
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236
preventive care	59
pulmonary testing	482
vaccines	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	47
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	518
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	199
85 and over	73
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	235

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD treated were hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	19
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1976. He completed residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1976)

Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (1980)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), United Optimum Choice, Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

United Optimum Choice

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

Employee Health Plan (EHP)

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 539 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Martin J. Sheridan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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