Dr. Kimberley P Shanks M.D
Allergist and Immunologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Allergy/Immunology
2510 Limestone Pkwy Gainesville GA, 30501Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Kimberley Shanks practices Pediatric Allergy Medicine in Gainesville, GA. A pediatric allergist/immunologist finds and treats allergies and immune system problems that child patients suffer from. Dr. Shanks treats the reactions caused by pet dander, pollen, dust, mold spores, insect stings, food, and medications; those reactions include asthma, hay fever, hives, eczema, or a very severe and unusual reaction called anaphylaxis.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2001
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
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NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER, INCl
743 SPRING STREET GAINESVILLE GA 30501