
Dr. Gary Paige Rakes MD
Allergist and Immunologist
183 Spotnap Rd Suite A Charlottesville VA, 22911About
Dr. Gary Rakes practices Allergy and Immunology care in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Rakes 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. Rakes provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1989
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Allergic Reaction
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
- Conjunctivitis
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael Nelson M.D.,PH.D.2955 Ivy Road (250 West) Charlottesville VA 22903
- Dr. Monica G. Lawrence M.D.2955 IVY RD CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22903
- Dr. Gretchen S Beck M.D.941 Glenwood Station Lane Charlottesville VA 22901
- Dr. Jonathon Brian Posthumus MD1215 Lee St Charlottesville VA 22908
- Larry Borish OtherLee St Charlottesville VA 22908
- Dr. Albert L. Huber M.D.910 E High St Charlottesville VA 22902
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTERl
JEFFERSON PARK AVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITALl
500 MARTHA JEFFERSON DRIVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22911UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTERl
JEFFERSON PARK AVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITALl
500 MARTHA JEFFERSON DRIVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22911