Dr. Anitha Shrikhande, MD


Physician
Allergy

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University of Rochester Medical Center
99 Canal Landing Boulevard
Suite 7
Rochester , New York 14534
For an appointment, call (585) 486-0901
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About Dr. Anitha Shrikhande, MD

Dr. Shrikhande has years of patient care experience and values using evidence based medicine tailored to individual patient needs.

She is interested in contact dermatitis and managing allergies throughout the lifespan.

Patient Education Resources

Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
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...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
How does bronchial thermoplasty work to treat asthma?
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...

Education & Training

Education
2004
MD | University of Louisville School of Medicine

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
07/01/2007 - 06/30/2009
Fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

7/1/2004 - 6/30/2007
Residency in Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University