Marisela Varela MD

Physician

90 W 86th AveMerrillville, IN 46410
Phone+1 219-791-1555
Fax+1 219-791-1560

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Summary

Dr. Marisela Varela, MD is a nephrologist in Merrillville, Indiana. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in Indiana, Florida, and Michigan. She is affiliated with Franciscan Health Munster.

Education & Training

Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 2002 - 2004
Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2002
Grand Rapids Medical Education and Research Center/ Michigan State University (East Campus)Internship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
Universidad Nacional de CordobaClass of 1996

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Certifications & Licensure

IN State Medical License 2008 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2004 - 2014
MI State Medical License 1998 - 2004
American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

37 citations
Inhibition of Na-K-ATPase in thick ascending limbs by NO depends on O2- and is diminished by a high-salt diet.
Marisela Varela, Marcela Herrera, Jeffrey L. Garvin
American Journal of Physiology. Renal Physiology. 2004-08-01
12 citations
Acute and Chronic Regulation of Thick Ascending Limb Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase by Statins
Marisela Varela, Jeffrey L. Garvin
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2004-02-01

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