Dr. Heena Shah-Patel, MD, FACAAI
Allergist and Immunologist
1282 West Arrow Highway Suite 100 Upland CA, 91786About
Dr. Heena Shah practices Allergy and Immunology care in Upland, CA. Dr. Shah specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, immunology, and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patient's sensitization to environmental and food allergens. Numerous types of therapies can be used to help reduce a patient's response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Shah provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity and improve one's quality of life. This includes but is not limited to treatment with immunomodulators, new biologic therapies, inhalers as well as traditional allergy injections. She shares a love for children and food allergies with proper challenges to help clarify true food allergies. Her goal is to achieve the most comfortable lifestyle available for patients with modern care.
Education and Training
UC San Diego BS 2005
Ross University Medical School MD 2009
LSU Health Science Center AI Fellowship 2014
Kaiser Santa Clara Internal Medicine Residency 2012
Board Certification
American Board of Allergy and Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaching Physician Western University 2016 - Present
- Teaching Physician Cal Baptist University 2016 - Present
- Teaching Physician PVH Residency 2017 - Present
- Teaching Physician RCH Residency 2019 - Present
Awards
- Top Doctor 2023 Topdoc.com
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Teaching and speaking
- Teaching position through our practice at numerous schools in our area from Claremont McKenna, Western, RCH and PVH, we have students rotating throughout the year, keeping us on our toes. Glaxosmith Kline--> SpeakerSanofi/Genzyme--> Advisory Board Consultant
Areas of research
Atopic Dermatitis, Urticaria, Asthma, COPD, ABPA
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