Dr. Nicholas A Orfan M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist
1125 Diamond Dr Hagerstown MD, 21740About
Dr. Nicholas Orfan practices Allergy and Immunology care in Hagerstown, MD. Dr. Orfan 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. Orfan provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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