Dr. Richard E Layton MD
Allergist and Immunologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
901 Dulaney Valley Road Dulaney Center Ii St Towson MD, 21204About
Dr. Richard Layton practices Pediatric Allergy Medicine in Towson, MD. A pediatric allergist/immunologist finds and treats allergies and immune system problems that child patients suffer from. Dr. Layton treats the reactions caused by pet dander, pollen, dust, mold spores, insect stings, food, and medications; those reactions include asthma, hay fever, hives, eczema, or a very severe and unusual reaction called anaphylaxis.
Education and Training
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1969
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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