Chair, Department of Medicine
- 410-332-9732 410-332-9732
- Fax: 410-649-3451
Specialty:
- Pulmonary and Critical Care
Board Certifications:
- Pulmonary Disease
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Languages:
- English
Areas of Interest:
- Asthma, Chronic Obstruct Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Hypertension
Locations:
- McAuley Plaza at Mercy
Albert Polito, M.D.
Albert J. Polito, M.D.—chair of Mercy's department of medicine, chief of Mercy's division of pulmonary medicine, and medical director for The Lung Center at Mercy—leads a highly skilled clinical team of pulmonologists. Board certified in pulmonary disease medicine, critical care medicine and internal medicine, his areas of expertise include interstitial lung disease, asthma, COPD, lung cancer and pulmonary infections.
Leadership with Compassionate Care
Patients trust Dr. Polito for his clinical expertise and find comfort in his approach: he listens, answers their questions and helps them better understand their condition. To provide coordinated care, he also works closely with the specialists of The Institute for Cancer Care at Mercy and Interventional Radiology at Mercy.
Lecturer, Published Author and Humanitarian
Dr. Polito is widely published and has lectured extensively at a national level. He has numerous awards to his credit, being named as one of Baltimore’s "Top Doctors" by Baltimore magazine numerous times, as well as “2011 Humanitarian of the Year” by the Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation.
Education & Fellowships
- Fellowship – Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine – Baltimore, MD
- Residency – Bellevue Hospital and New York University Medical Center – New York, NY
- Internship – Bellevue Hospital and New York University Medical Center – New York, NY
- Medical Degree – New York University School of Medicine – New York, NY
Associations & Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Chest Physicians, Governor
Insurances Accepted
See a list of insurances accepted at Mercy. Restrictions may apply. Patients should confirm coverage with their carrier prior to appointment date.