Dr. Alexandra A Horwitz M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist
1850 E Park Ave Suite 201 State College PA, 16803About
Dr. Alexandra Horwitz practices Allergy and Immunology care in Hershey, PA. Dr. Horwitz 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. Horwitz provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Temple University School of Medicine 2001
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
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