Credits Available: 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ABIM MOC

Description: The Type 2 inflammatory response plays a key role in several conditions, including atopic dermatitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, and asthma. While these diseases may present differently, they share a common underlying pathway, creating opportunities for more targeted and effective treatments. Pediatricians are well versed in managing these conditions, and recognizing their interconnections can help optimize patient care.

Exciting advancements in treatment, including biologics and other innovative therapies, offer new hope for patients with more severe forms of Type 2 inflammatory diseases. While these treatments are typically initiated by subspecialists, pediatricians play a vital role in identifying patients who may benefit from these options and guiding them through the referral process.

This program will provide valuable insights into recognizing comorbidities, making informed treatment decisions, and ensuring timely referrals so that patients receive therapies that address the root cause of their disease, not just the symptoms.

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Target Professions: DO, MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate/Assistant
Target Specialties: Pediatrics

Vandana Patel

Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center
MD

I have been in private practice allergy for 25 years and specifically in Charlotte, NC for the last 16 of those years. I love patient care, teaching and learning. My areas of interest within the field of allergy and clinical immunology are rhinosinusitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis and food allergy. I work in a large group practice and take a special interest in our food therapeutics division which include our food challenge, OIT and SLIT programs. I have been voted to Charlotte TOP DOCS every year since 2012 onwards and have been the very honored recipient of Elliott White Pediatric Residency Teaching Award during my time here. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology and a fellow the American College as well.
My other passion is my family. I have 3 children, ages 22, 18 and 18. I stand strong with other women physicians who work tirelessly to make sure we make a difference for our patients and our families, every day.
At the end of my career, I hope that my greatest accomplishments are not things that one could place on a CV. I hope my accomplishments are the successes of people I have had the honor to mentor and raise.