Dr. Pramod Kelkar, MD


Physician
Allergy

Allergy and Asthma Care, P.A.
12000 Elm Creek Boulevard Suite 200
Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
For an appointment, call (763) 420-1010
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About Dr. Pramod Kelkar, MD

Dr. Kelkar completed his Allergy-Clinical Immunology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic and practiced for three years in Indianapolis before joining Allergy and Asthma Care in 2004.  He was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at both Mayo Clinic and Indiana University School of Medicine.  With special expertise in coughing disorders. (He currently serves as Chair of the Cough Task Force of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.)  He has served as Chair of the Fellows-in-Training section of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunologyl, and is currently Co-Chair of the Metro Asthma Coalition.  Dr. Kelkar has presented lectures and workshops nationally and internationally, on a variety of topics.  Dr. Kelkar is married and his hobbies include tennis, hiking and traveling.

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
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Does my Epipen® really expire?
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How do biologics work to treat my asthma?
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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 ...