Dr. Richard F. Herrscher MD
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
3600 Communication Parkway #675 Plano Texas, 75093Rating
5/5
About
Richard F. Herrscher, MD, FACAAI, works for AIR Care, PA of Plano and Dallas, Texas. In practice since 1998 at AIR Care, Dr. Herrscher specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric asthma, allergy and immunology. He also treats chronic sinusitis of the nose and immunodeficiency syndromes. Dr. Herrscher has additional training in molecular genetics, leading him to study cytokines and their role in infusion therapy. Currently, he serves his alma mater of UT Southwestern as a clinical associate professor in the division of allergy and immunology; a post he has had since 2000. Medical missions are also a part of Dr. Herrscher's work; in the past, he has worked in Honduras.
Education and Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1986
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Allergy
Immunology
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor, UT Southwestern Parkland -
Awards
- Patient's Choice Award, 2009
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
- Hives (urticaria)
- Conjunctivitis
Internships
- Parkland Memorial Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Asthma, Immunology, Allergy, Molecular Genetics)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, Texas Allergy, Asthma Immunology Society, Texas Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
His faith and staying abreast on new developments in the field and applying that knowledge in administering the best care possible.
Teaching and speaking
Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Texas.
Hobbies / Sports
- Gardening, Landscaping, Hiking, Camping, Being Outdoors
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Allergy, Clinical Immunology
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