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Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Allergy & Immunology | Clinical & Laboratory Immunology in Spring, Texas

DefinitionTaxonomy code 207KI0005X is associated with healthcare providers specializing in Clinical & Laboratory Immunology within the category of Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians. Here's an explanation of this classification: Allergy & Immunology: Allergy & Immunology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergic diseases and disorders of the immune system. Healthcare providers in this field are trained to evaluate and manage a wide range of conditions, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, food allergies, drug allergies, immune deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and other immunologic disorders. They use various diagnostic tests, such as skin prick testing, blood tests, immunologic assays, and molecular techniques, to assess patients' immune function and identify underlying immunologic abnormalities. Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians: This category includes physicians who have completed medical school and obtained either a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree. Allopathic and osteopathic physicians diagnose and treat illnesses, prescribe medications, perform procedures, and provide preventive care to patients across different specialties and subspecialties. Within the field of Allergy & Immunology, these physicians may specialize in Clinical & Laboratory Immunology, focusing on the integration of clinical evaluation with laboratory testing to diagnose and manage complex immunologic conditions. Clinical & Laboratory Immunology: Clinical & Laboratory Immunology is a subspecialty of Allergy & Immunology that combines clinical assessment with laboratory testing to evaluate and manage patients with immunologic disorders. Healthcare providers specializing in this area are trained to interpret immunologic tests, such as immunoglobulin levels, lymphocyte subsets, autoimmune antibodies, and functional assays, to diagnose immune deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, allergic disorders, and other immunologic conditions. They collaborate with clinical colleagues, including allergists, rheumatologists, hematologists, and infectious disease specialists, to provide comprehensive care to patients with complex immunologic disorders. Healthcare providers with taxonomy code 207KI0005X, such as Allergists/Immunologists specializing in Clinical & Laboratory Immunology, possess specialized training and expertise in integrating clinical evaluation with laboratory testing to diagnose and manage immunologic disorders. They work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to provide individualized care, develop treatment plans, monitor disease progression, and optimize patient outcomes. Through a combination of clinical expertise and laboratory analysis, they help patients navigate complex immunologic conditions and improve their quality of life.
GroupingAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
ClassificationAllergy & Immunology
SpecializationClinical & Laboratory Immunology

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