Dr. Pratibha V Vakharia M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist
418 N Logan Blvd Burnham PA, 17009About
Dr. Pratibha Vakharia practices Allergy and Immunology care in Burnham, PA. Dr. Vakharia 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. Vakharia provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
J N M C Med Coll, Karnataka Univ, Belgaum, Karnataka, India MD
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Conjunctivitis
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