Dr. Christopher A. Smith M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
840 Hanshaw Road Asthma & Allergy Ass Ithaca NY, 14850About
Dr. Christopher Smith practices Allergy and Immunology care in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Smith specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Smith provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1991
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma, Allergies
Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
- Member ASSOC. OF CLINICAL RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY PEDIATRICS
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital of Philadephia (Philadephia, PA) - Allergy and Immunology
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