Meritus Health mourns the passing of Dr. Paul Mauriello

Meritus Allergy & Asthma Specialists doctor served the community for 40 years

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Meritus Health is deeply saddened to share the passing of Paul Mauriello, M.D., of Meritus Allergy & Asthma Specialists, who died on Monday, May 12, at the age of 72.

Dr. Mauriello began his medical practice in Hagerstown in 1983 and became part of the Meritus Health family in 2022. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y., and earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in 1977. He completed his internship at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut and a pediatric residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center’s John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. He went on to complete a fellowship in allergy and immunology at Buffalo General Medical Center.

Known for his dedication and humor, Dr. Mauriello often said he aimed “to save the world, one nose at a time.” For nearly 40 years, he climbed to the cupola atop his office each morning to collect daily pollen samples — reports that were regularly shared on local radio stations and even on The Weather Channel.

“It is with a heavy heart we mourn the loss of Dr. Mauriello, who for so many years served the Hagerstown community,” said Miranda Ramsey, Vice President of Physician Services. “I know he will be deeply missed by his colleagues, staff and patients.”

His staff recalled his “warmth, compassion and caring spirit” and that “as much as his patients loved him, he cared about them.” They noted how he treated patients as people, not names and numbers on a status board, and how he understood the importance of getting to know them.

“Everyone who met him could instantly feel how wonderful, kind, generous and loving he was,” said Nichole Judd, RN, the practice manager at Meritus Allergy & Asthma Specialists. “He loved taking care of patients and always put them first no matter the circumstance.”

“He was not only a friend but also a mentor who welcomed me into his world with open arms,” said Seemal Awan, M.D., medical director of the practice. “We are reminded of his memory on a daily basis as we continue the work he started 40 years ago.”

Dr. Mauriello is survived by his beloved wife, Marsha; three children — Matthew (Krystal), David (Cathy), and Chelsea (Cort Meinelschmidt); six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Dr. Mauriello’s life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown.

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