91. #femDR Series: Allergist and Immunologist Shreya Patel, MD

Who better to treat your allergies than a doctor who experiences them herself? Practicing in the Sunshine State is Dr. Shreya Patel, an accomplished Allergist and Immunologist who treats her patients from a place of understanding and empathy while helping them improve their quality of life. Dr. Patel completed three years of residency training in Pediatrics at the Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey, and completed her fellowship training at Rutgers University. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Asthma, Allergy, and Immunology; and the American Academy of Pediatrics. As if that wasn't enough, she's not only a doctor but a businesswoman—she currently runs her own practice, the Allergy & Asthma Center of Orlando. Dr. Patel clarifies common misconceptions and provides an excellent explanation of the various forms of allergies that affect children and adults. If you have little ones at home, you might want to pay close attention to this interview.

Included in this conversation:

The MD educational trajectory: residency, fellowships, etc
Transitioning from a pediatrician to an adult doctor
How her 'collaboration over competition' mindset has helped her evolve
The importance of supporting other women
Her journey through deciding whether she wanted to become a doctor or not
Food allergy vs food intolerance
What's causing the rise of food allergies in children?
The hygiene hypothesis
Risk factors for allergies
Common food allergens
What you need to know about penicillin allergy and how to really identify it
Asthma and its different types
How she found out she had exercise-induced asthma
Distinguishing between exercise-induced asthma and being out of shape
Seasonal allergies (commonly known as hay fever)
How she started her own medical practice
Life as a small business owner
The benefits of a plant-based diet

You can find out more about the Allergy & Asthma Center of Orlando here: http://aacorlando.com/

Read more about Dr. Patel here: http://aacorlando.com/meettheproviderstaff/

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