Dr. Ira Lawrence Hemmings MD
Allergist and Immunologist
166 Pasadena Dr Suite 150 Lexington KY, 40503About
Dr. Ira Hemmings practices Allergy and Immunology care in Lexington, KY. Dr. Hemmings 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. Hemmings provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1962
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Allergy and Immunology
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