Loren Hunt
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
330 Hawthorne Lane Athens Georgia, 30606About
Loren Hunt, MD, works at Allergy and Asthma Center in Georgia. Author of the website Ask My Allergist for advice, Dr. Hunt is certified in allergy and immunology as well as pulmonary disease. He was former consultant at the Mayo Clinic and is currently conducting research in asthma epidemiology, treatment for severe asthma, latex allergies and other forms of this disease.
Education and Training
Indiana University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Research, Consulting, on Behalf of Pharmaceutical Companies -
Internships
- Mayo Clinic
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
Articles and Publications
- 40 Peer Reviews, 8-10 Book Chapters, 37 Abstracts
What do you attribute your success to?
- Taking Advantage of Opportunities, Corrective Persistence
Hobbies / Sports
- Martial Arts
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Dean Evan Firschein M. D.330 HAWTHORNE LN ATHENS GA 30606
- Dr. Larry R Smith MD330 HAWTHORNE LN ATHENS GA 30606
- Dr. Loren W Hunt M.D.330 Hawthorne Ln Athens GA 30606