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.

Conditions Treated

Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Hives (Urticaria)

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

Eggplant makes my mouth itchy. Am I allergic to it?
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
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...
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 ...
Is there a treatment for peanut allergy?
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...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...

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