Dr. Michael Reid, MD
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Dr. Michael Reid is a board-certified San Francisco allergist providing care to patients in the SF Bay Area for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions
Dr. Reid is highly skilled in the study and treatment of allergies and asthma with 20+ years of experience. He has been a leader in this field, helping to perform foundational research that informs how allergies are treated today.
About Dr. Michael Reid, MD
Dr. Michael J. Reid, M.D., is highly skilled in the study and treatment of allergies and asthma with 20+ years of experience. He has been a leader in this field, helping to perform foundational research that informs how allergies are treated today. As a dedicated clinician, he will spend time getting to know you and your medical history, explain the cause and treatments of your current symptoms, and answer your questions, giving every patient the best possible care.
Dr. Reid has spent many years teaching Internal Medicine residents, Pediatric residents, and Medical students. Dr. Reid is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In addition to his private practice in San Francisco, he is also affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
Dr. Reid is the current Vice President and Committee Chair of the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation of Northern California, leading the organization of the group's annual symposium. He keeps up on the latest research in the field, offering a combination of time-tested and cutting edge approaches to supporting the immune system.
Dr. Reid is Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF and is the author of many scientific articles on allergies, asthma and immunology.
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Do you wake up stuffy every morning? Do you love cats but can’t have one because of allergies? Do you get itchy, watery eyes every time you’re around a dog? Do you have asthma and wonder if you might be allergic to the cat sleeping on your pillow? On your first visit we can tell you if you are allergic to cats, dogs, and dust mites, all of which can contribute to year-round allergy and asthma symptoms. On your first visit, which is typically 1 hour, we will do the following: ...
Acute sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissues of the sinuses or nasal passages. This swelling allows mucus to build up which becomes a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria, resulting in a sinus infection. Symptoms of sinus infection can include: headache and pressure around your nose or eyes difficulty breathing through your nose yellow/green nasal discharge Seasonal allergens or exposure to pets or dust mite allergens are common causes of sinusitis. In fact, s...
Asthma is a chronic lung condition of inflamed and narrow airways. Symptoms can include: Coughing, often worse at night and sometimes interfering with sleep. Shortness of breath, possibly feeling like you can’t catch your breath or can’t get air out of your lungs. Chest tightness, which may feel like something squeezing your chest. Wheezing, a whistling or squeaky sound that occurs with breathing, more often with exhaling. In our office we do a breathing test (spirom...
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 ...
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...
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...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
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
Michael J. Reid was born in Brooklyn and raised in Westchester, New York, then moved west and studied medicine at University of Oregon Medical School. He initially did a residency in General Practice and then completed a residency in Pediatrics at Stanford. With an interest in the intricacies of the immune system, he went back to Stanford for a prestigious Fellowship in Allergies and Immunology.
Professional Affiliations
Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology - Michael J. Reid, M.D.
We are dedicated to providing you with the best personalized patient care in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology in San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area.
Offering superior allergy and asthma care, Dr. Michael Reid and his Physician Assistant, Janel Liverato, serve the community at 369 Pine Street, Suite 422 in the financial district of San Francisco.
Our goal is to provide the most up to date, comprehensive, and personalized allergy and asthma care to optimize and enhance patients' quality of life.