Dr. Ama Alexis, MD
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About Dr. Ama Alexis, MD
Columbia-trained Dr. Alexis is a board-certified family allergist specialist who treats both children and adults. She trained in the United States and Germany. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center and a voluntary physician at Mount Sinai West. As a specialist in pediatric and adult medical fields, Dr. Alexis treats food allergies, asthma, nasal allergies, hives, sinus problems, eczema, contact dermatitis, drug sensitivities and insect bites as well as recurrent infections.
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Patient Education Resources
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Click on the image to access medication savings. In most cases,this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limited....
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
Education & Training
Medical School - Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Medizinische Fakultät
Residency in Pediatrics- Columbia University, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology- North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System,