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.

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...
Can video game usage lead to ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
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 ...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
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...
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 ...

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.