Dr. Jeffrey L Schlactus MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
801 N Weisgarber Rd Suite 200 Knoxville TN, 37909About
Dr. Jeffrey Schlactus practices Allergy and Immunology care in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Schlactus 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. Schlactus provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Albany Medical College - Union University 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
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