Dr. Heather Rivera Gutekunst MD
Allergist and Immunologist
10880 Durant Rd Suite 100 Raleigh NC, 27614About
Dr. Heather Gutekunst practices Allergy and Immunology care in Washington, DC. Dr. Gutekunst 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. Gutekunst provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
- Conjunctivitis
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