Dr. Richard Shames, MD

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725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
 

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Specialties
Allergy & Immunology
Gender
Male
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Insurance Plans
Accepted
Aetna, Medicare, WellCare, Humana, BCBS, Wellpoint

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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available in the Detailed Report.
Years Since
Graduation
23
Five-Star Recognition
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Group Practice
LS Packard Children's Hospital RES
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State License Information
Licensed in California Licensed in California
What is Allergy & Immunology?
Allergy and immunology deals with problems caused by allergies and other disorders of the immune system. An allergist-immunologist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages disorders of the immune system. Some conditions that this specialist will treat include asthma, rhinitis, eczema, and allergic reactions to drugs, foods and insect bites. Other areas covered by an allergist-immunologist are immune deficiency diseases, problems related to autoimmune diseases, and organ transplantation.
 

Professional Experience

Professional Affiliations/Memberships
AA Pediatric
AAAI
AAPD
CMA
 

Scheduling

Accepting New Patients
Yes*
 
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