Dr. Praveen Buddiga M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
7105 N. Chestnut St. 103 Fresno CA, 93720About
Praveen Buddiga, MD, is a sophisticated graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his Internal medicine residency at Austin Medical Education Program (affiliated with the University of Texas). He completed his Allergy & Immunology Fellowship at the University of Medicine & Dentistry-UMDNJ, New Jersey. He has been in professional practice since 2005 and is affiliated with the Community Regional Medical Centers, St. Agnes Medical Center and is an active member of the Fresno Madera Medical Society, Tulare County Medical Society, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He is board certified in Allergy & Immunology and in Internal Medicine. He has volunteered for asthma screening camps for organizations and provides community education in the field of Asthma & Allergy at multiple forums. He is also esteemed with the Healthgrades Honor Role.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico MD 1999
Austin Medical Education Program - Univ. of Texas Internal Medicine Residency 2002
UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School Fellowship- Pediatric and Adult Allergy Immunology Fellowship 2005
Univ of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1999
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Allergy and Immunology- Allergy
Immunology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Praveen Buddiga M.D.'s Expert Contributions
is my allergy anaphylactic
Yes it is anaphylaxis since the skin swelled up on contact to the food protein that you are allergic to. The two most common food protein allergic reactions would be respiratory and skin related. I would recommend an Allergist evaluation to foods and carrying an Epinephrine pen for emergencies. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor University of California - San Francisco - Fresno 2010 - 2017
Awards
- Top Ethinic Physician Leadership Award, Network of Ethnic Physicians Organizations
- Kings County Asthma Champion, 2011, 2015
- Anaphylaxis Community Expert, ACE
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Keep Memory Alive - Lou Ruvo Institute of Brain Health- Cleveland Clinic
- Art of Life - Cancer Foundation
- Lymphoma Society
- Doctors without Borders
Internships
- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Fellowships
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
What do you attribute your success to?
- Providing service to the disadvantaged, and providing empathetic and quality care.
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing Tennis
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
Areas of research
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