Medical Expertise of Dr. K. Deepa Verma, MD
Dr. K. Deepa Verma is a board-certified Houston allergist providing care to patients for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions.
Dr. Verma specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions, including nasal and ocular allergies, asthma, and skin conditions such as eczema and hives. She also evaluates and treats food and insect allergies.
Dr. Verma truly enjoys treating both children and adults and loves spending time educating her patients about how to best address their asthma and allergy conditions. In Dr. Verma’s opinion, the best care is provided by working with patients and their families to find optimal ways to treat her patients so that they can enjoy an improved quality of life.
About Dr. K. Deepa Verma, MD
Dr. Verma joined Allergy & ENT Associates in August, 2012. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also holds memberships in both local and national medical societies.
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
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...
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
Education & Training
Dr. Verma graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences and a Doctorate in Medicine. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, followed by her fellowship training in Allergy/Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX.
Professional Affiliations
Allergy & ENT Associates
Established in 1957, Allergy & ENT Associates is the largest multi-specialty Allergy, Asthma, and ENT group practice in the Houston area.