Dr. Ramarathinam Nagarajan, MD


Physician
Allergy

Specialty

Pediatric Allergy


Eisenstadt Allergy & Asthma
6550 York Ave. S.
Suite 112
Edina, Minnesota 55435
For an appointment, call (952) 746-1854
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Ramarathinam Nagarajan, MD

Dr. Nagarajan is board certified Minnesota allergist and immunologist. He is also a board-certified pediatrician. He provides care to patients for all ages for a wide range of allergic disorders, including allergies, asthma, eczema and food allergies.

About Dr. Ramarathinam Nagarajan, MD

Dr. Nagarajan joined Eisenstadt Allergy & Asthma (EAA) in June 2000.

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

Tips & Wisdom

About Allergy Testing
Using extracts of common allergens, a few skin tests demonstrate whether allergy is present. EAA first uses the prick testing method. It is associated with a bit of discomfort and small children may shed some tears. The test is performed by pressing a very small needle coated with the testing solution into the outermost layer of the skin of the forearm. If the prick tests are negative, intradermal tests may be required in order to not miss significant allergy factors. Intradermal testing invo...

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...
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 do biologics work to treat my asthma?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
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...
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

Dr. Nagarajan graduated from Madurai Medical College in Madurai, India in 1985. He completed his pediatric residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and his fellowship in allergy and immunology at the University of South Florida in 1996.

Professional Affiliations

Eisenstadt Allergy & Asthma

The practice was founded in 1940 by William Sawyer Eisenstadt, M.D., one of the nation’s founding fathers of modern allergy practice. Dr. Eisenstadt retired in 1991, after more than 50 years in the specialty.

Each physician at EAA has had thorough training and years of experience in the field of allergy and immunology.

All of our physicians are certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, so the next time you are at any of our clinics you can be certain you will be in safe and experienced hands.