Dr. William R Mckenna MD, Allergist and Immunologist
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Dr. William R Mckenna MD

Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy

5/5(9)
1713 TREASURE HILLS BLVD STE 1B HARLINGEN TX, 78550
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. William Mckenna practices Allergy and Immunology care in Harlingen, TX. Dr. Mckenna specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, other allergic diseases and primary immunodeficiency. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Mckenna provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.

Education and Training

Baylor University BS Biology 1974

Texas Tech Univ. HSC MD 1977

Baptist Hospital / Univ. of TN Internal Medicine 1980

Univ. of Tennessee HSC Fellowship Allergy Immunology 1982

Board Certification

American Board of Allergy and Immunology

American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Details

Male Spanish 44 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Allergy testing, Pulmonary function tests, Biologic treatment for severe conditions in Allergy and Asthma, treatment for immunodeficiencies and Hereditary Angioedema. Excessive/massive envenomation from Africanized Bees

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Faculty University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 1992 - Present

Awards

  • Texas SuperDocs 2021 Texas Monthly 

Treatments

  • Sinusitis
  • Eczema
  • Asthma
  • Allergies
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Hives (urticaria)

Professional Memberships

  • Texas Medical Association  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society  
  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology  
  • Cameron-Willacy County Medical Society  
  • American College of Physicians  

Areas of research

Evaluation and Treatment of excessive and massive envenomation from Africanized Honey Bees

Dr. William R Mckenna MD's Practice location

1713 TREASURE HILLS BLVD STE 1B -
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
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New patients: 956-425-9240
Fax: 956-412-8575

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