Dr. Rakesh C Verma M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist
600 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona PA, 16602About
Dr. Rakesh Verma practices Allergy and Immunology care in Altoona, PA. Dr. Verma 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. Verma provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Med Coll- Guru Nanak Dev Univ- Amritsar- Punjab- India 1977
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College 1977
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hives (urticaria)
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