Dr. Richard James Summers MD
Allergist and Immunologist
3460 Olney Laytonsville Rd Suite 220 Olney MD, 20832About
Dr. Richard Summers practices Allergy and Immunology care in Olney, MD. Dr. Summers 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. Summers provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
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