Dr. Alan Kaufman M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
3626 E Tremont Ave Bronx NY, 10465About
Dr. Alan Kaufman practices Allergy and Immunology care in Bronx, NY. Dr. Kaufman 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. Kaufman provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1984
Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
American Board of Allergy and Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of Allergy Montefiore Medical Center, North Division 1990 - 2016
Awards
- 2009-2011 New York Super Doctors
Treatments
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis, Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis), Asthma And More
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
Professional Memberships
- New York Allergy Society
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- Fellow FELLOW, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ASTHMA, ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
- Fellow FELLOW, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ASTHMA, ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
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