Dr. Laurence Cheng MD, PHD
Allergist and Immunologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
505 Parnassus Ave M679, Box 0105 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Laurence Cheng practices Pediatric Allergy Medicine in San Francisco, CA. A pediatric allergist/immunologist finds and treats allergies and immune system problems that child patients suffer from. Dr. Cheng 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
University of Washington School of Medicine 2006
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- Allergies
- Allergic Reaction
- Food Allergies
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