Dr. Turkessa J. Walker MD
Allergist and Immunologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
807 Childrens Way Nemours Childrens Cl Jacksonville FL, 32207About
Dr. Turkessa Walker practices Pediatric Allergy Medicine in Jacksonville, FL. A pediatric allergist/immunologist finds and treats allergies and immune system problems that child patients suffer from. Dr. Walker 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
Morehouse University School of Medicine MD
Morehouse School of Medicine 2004
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Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
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