
Dr. Mary E Fontana-penn MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Mary Fontana-penn practices Allergy and Immunology care in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Fontana-penn 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. Fontana-penn provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
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UCSF Medical Center San Francisco
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