Sasha Ahangama Alvarado, DO
- Allergy and Immunology
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-1319
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Sasha Ahangama Alvarado, DO
Dr. Alvarado suffered from eczema, asthma and allergic rhinitis in childhood and experienced the great improvements to quality of life that treatment of allergic diseases can bring. She enjoys learning about the unique history, environment and goals of each of her patients and strives to educate families about their diagnoses and treatment options. Dr. Alvarado believes that physicians partnering with families to share medical knowledge and learn from patient experiences advances the quality of medical care for all.
Clinical Interests
Patient education
Eczema
Contact dermatitis
Urticaria
Anaphylaxis
Food allergy
Asthma
Drug allergy
Allergic rhinitis
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University - Shreveport | Fellowship | Allergy & Immunology | 2019 |
| The University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | 2014 |
| University of Oklahoma - Tulsa | Residency | Internal Medicine | 2017 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology | Member, Anaphylaxis Committee |
| Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society | Member |
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Research interests
Health disparities
Quality improvement
Dermatitis
Munoz-Mendoza D, Jackson K, Alvarado SA, Bahna SL. Antihistamine Drugs. In: Aranda JV & Van Den Anker (eds.): Neonatal and Pediatric Pharmacology: Therapeutic Principles in Practice, 5th ed., Chapter 40, p 571-585. Philadelphia, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2021.
Alvarado SA, Nassiri M, Bahna SL. Scoring systems for allergies and asthma in clinical research and practice. Allergy & Asthma Proceedings. 2019 Mar;40(2):93-102.
Alvarado SA, Muñoz-Mendoza D, Bahna SL. High-risk drug rashes. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2018 Nov;121(5):552-560.