Dr. Peter Baum M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
1850 Gateway Dr Sycamore IL, 60178About
Dr. Peter Baum practices Allergy and Immunology care in Sycamore, IL. Dr. Baum 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. Baum provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munchen, Fachbereich Medizin,Munchen, Germany 1979
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit‰t M¸nchen Medizinische Fakult‰t 1979
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hives (urticaria)
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