Dr. Purnima Venkatesh, MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
2305 Central Drive Bedford Texas, 76021About
Dr. Purnima Venkatesh practices Allergy and Immunology care in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Venkatesh 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. Venkatesh provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Louisianan State University School of Medicine
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1996
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
Internships
- Loma Linda University
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology , American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Texas Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Enjoying Challenges, Hard Work, Determination, Genuine Desire to Help my Patients and Improve Their Quality of Life
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Up to Date
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