Dr. Julio Lara-Valle MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
1859 West Chicago Avenue Worthman Building Chicago Illinois, 60622About
Julio Lara-Valle, MD, works at West Town Medical Associates in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in treatment for allergy and asthma. His education completed in Peru, he then came to Chicago for his fellowship at the University of Illinois. A local public speaker, Dr. Lara-Valle is also a member of many American and international allergy and asthma associations.
Education and Training
University of Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado 1969
Board Certification
American Board of Allergy and Immunology- Allergy and Immunology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. Julio Lara-Valle MD's Expert Contributions
My daughter was wheezing yesterday after playing with our cat. Why did this happen suddenly?
The period of sensitization varies in all patients and also with the type of the allergens. If your child is two years old and came to this world with a cat at home, it is time to do a Prick test for cat empithelias, if the test is positive the advise is to remove the cat and learn that she will never have a cat unless she is desensitized agains cat. The same happens with the veterinarians. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Internships
- Cook County Children's Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, American Medical Association, American Association of Pediatrics, International Asthma Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Passion for the Medical Field, Dedication, Education, Patient Care
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
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