Karen Flannagan PA-C
Allergist and Immunologist
3200 MACCORKLE AVE SE CHARLESTON WV, 25304About
Dr. Karen Flannagan practices Allergy and Immunology care in CHARLESTON, WV. Dr. Flannagan 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. Flannagan provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
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