Dr. Robert W Petry MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
815 Schnier St Columbus IN, 47201About
Dr. Robert Petry practices Allergy and Immunology care in Columbus, IN. Dr. Petry 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. Petry provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1977
Indiana University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Computer-assisted mapping with the light microscope.
- Computer-assisted mapping with the light microscope.
- Alcohol-induced genital pain in recurrent Hodgkin's disease.
- Alcohol-induced genital pain in recurrent Hodgkin's disease.
- Physiological action tremor of the ankle.
- Physiological action tremor: a basis for understanding alcohol withdrawal tremor.
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
Dr. Robert W Petry MD's Practice location
Practice At 815 Schnier St
815 Schnier St -Columbus, IN 47201Get Direction
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