Six physicians from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma –the largest allergy practice in Georgia– rank among metro Atlanta’s Top Doctors in Atlanta magazine’s July issue.
Those physicians are: Drs. Lily G. Hwang, Louis B. Kalish, Keith I. Lenchner, Kevin L. Schaffer, Kathleen A. Sheerin, and David D. Tanner. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma is no stranger to the accolade, having had multiple physicians on the Top Doctors list since its inception.
Atlanta magazine creates its list from a roster of doctors selected by Professional Research Service (PRS). More than 1,200 physicians appear on the publication’s 2024 list. These doctors represent the following counties in Georgia: Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry and Rockdale. PRS creates its list by conducting an online peer-review survey of physicians in the metro Atlanta area. Physicians are asked to nominate fellow physicians they deem the best in their field of practice. Many votes were cast honoring excellence in all fields of medicine. The featured doctors were screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through applicable boards, agencies, and rating services.
“It’s an honor to have six of our physicians featured on this year’s list,” says Dr. Tanner, Medical Director of Atlanta Allergy & Asthma. “Our physicians are dedicated to serving our communities and being exemplary leaders in their field. This recognition is a testament to their great efforts.”
Dr. Lily G. Hwang is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine/pediatrics and Women’s Health Certification from Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. She did a fellowship in allergy and immunology at Rush University Medical Center/John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, Chicago, IL. She is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society of Georgia, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She practices at the Alpharetta and Lawrenceville locations.
Dr. Louis B. Kalish is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he also completed an internship and residency in pediatrics. Dr. Kalish completed his allergy and clinical immunology specialty training at the University of Tennessee. He practices at the East Cobb and Kennestone locations.
Dr. Keith I. Lenchner is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University and his medical degree at the University of Chicago. Dr. Lenchner completed both his residency training in internal medicine and his fellowship training in allergy and immunology at Northwestern University. He is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society of Georgia. He practices at the Buckhead and Stockbridge locations.
Dr. Kevin L. Schaffer is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Memphis and his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. He completed his internship and residency in pediatrics, as well as his fellowship training in allergy and immunology at Stanford University. He practices at the Snellville and Sandy Springs locations.
Dr. Kathleen A. Sheerin is board certified by both the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Sheerin earned her medical degree from Duke University and did her residency training at Texas Children’s Hospital. She completed fellowship training in allergy and immunology at Duke University. Dr. Sheerin is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She practices at the Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs locations.
Dr. David D. Tanner is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and the American Board of Pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University. He did his internship and residency training at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and completed fellowship training in allergy and immunology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the Medical Association of Georgia, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Tanner serves as the Medical Director for Atlanta Allergy & Asthma and practices at the Buckhead and Johns Creek locations.
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma, the largest allergy practice in Georgia, has been the premier provider of quality care and research in the field of allergies, asthma, and immunology for more than 50 years. The practice’s board-certified allergists and specially trained advanced practitioners are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic, asthmatic, and immunologic diseases. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma is the only National Allergy Bureau-certified pollen counting station in the Atlanta area. Go to AtlantaAllergy.com for daily updates.
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