Dr. Howard Schanker MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
11620 Wilshire Blvd Suite 200 Los Angeles CA, 90025About
Dr. Howard Schanker practices Allergy and Immunology care in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Schanker 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. Schanker provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1977
SUNY DWNSTATE M C COLL MED 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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