Allergist & Immunologist
Dr. Michael S. Tankersley is an Allergist & Immunologist in Collierville, TN
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the immune system.
As an Allergist & Immunologist, Michael S. Tankersley, MD performs
therapies to treat conditions like asthma, allergic reactions, and immune system disorders. Allergy & Immunology is
concerned with addressing the causes and treating the symptoms of immune deficiencies and hypersensitivities. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Allergists & Immunologists include allergic conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, eczema, immune deficiencies, organ transplants, asthma, and allergic reactions to pollen, mold, food, drugs, and insect stings.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Allergists & Immunologists
include allergy testing, allergy injection treatment, prescribing medication, and referring patients to other specialists as needed.
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
Allergists Immunologists in Collierville, TN
Allergist
Dr. Michael S. Tankersley is an Allergist in Collierville, TN
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma.
As an Allergist, Michael S. Tankersley, MD performs
therapies and provides medication to treat conditions like seasonal allergies, year-round allergies, food allergies, and asthma. Allergy Medicine is
a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating conditions related to allergic reactions produced by the human immune response. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Allergists include hay fever allergy, food allergies, hives, asthma, insect sting allergies, and allergies caused by pollen or dust mites.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Allergists
include prescribing steroid nasal sprays, antihistamines, and decongestants to treat allergies, giving allergy injection treatments, recommending blood tests, and referring patients to other specialists as needed.
Allergists in Collierville, TN
Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist
Dr. Michael S. Tankersley is a Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist in Collierville, TN
with special training and skill in studying the functions and dysfunctions of the immune system.
As a Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist, Michael S. Tankersley, MD performs
laboratory tests to identify abnormal immune system reactions. Clinical & Laboratory Immunology is
the diagnosis of immune system disorders to enable treatment development. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical & Laboratory Immunologists include allergies, autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and HIV.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical & Laboratory Immunologists
include blood and antibody tests.
Clinical Laboratory Immunologists in Collierville, TN
Dermatologist
Dr. Michael S. Tankersley is a Dermatologist in Collierville, TN
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases.
As a Dermatologist, Michael S. Tankersley, MD performs
medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is
a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Dermatologists include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatologists
include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Dermatologists in Collierville, TN
Pediatric Dermatologist
A pediatric dermatologist has, through additional special training, developed expertise in the treatment of specific skin disease categories with emphasis on those diseases which predominate in infants, children and adolescents.
Pediatric Dermatologists in Collierville, TN
Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael S. Tankersley is an Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine in Collierville, TN
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating allergies and immunodeficiencies.
As an Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine, Michael S. Tankersley, MD performs
tests and therapies to treat abnormal immune system reactions. Allergy & Immunology - Internal Medicine is
the management of immune system disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Allergists & Immunologists - Internal Medicine include allergic conjunctivitis, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, autoimmune disorders, and immune deficiency syndromes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Allergists & Immunologists - Internal Medicine
include blood tests, immunizations, antihistamine and immunosuppression prescription medication, nutritional therapy, acupuncture, and botanical supplements.
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of allergy and immunologic disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Allergy & Immunology.
Allergists Immunologists Internal Medicine in Collierville, TN
Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist - Internal Medicine
Dr. Michael S. Tankersley is a Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist - Internal Medicine in Collierville, TN
with special training and skill in assessing the nature and severity of immune system disorders in order to formulate treatment and prevention protocols.
As a Clinical & Laboratory Immunologist - Internal Medicine, Michael S. Tankersley, MD performs
diagnostic tests to identify immune system dysfunction. Clinical & Laboratory Immunology - Internal Medicine is
the diagnosis of immune system disorders in adults. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical & Laboratory Immunologists - Internal Medicine include allergies, autoimmune disorders like type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical & Laboratory Immunologists - Internal Medicine
include skin tests and blood tests.
An internal medicine physician who specializes in clinical and laboratory immunology disease management.
Clinical Laboratory Immunologists Internal Medicine in Collierville, TN
Otolaryngologist
Dr. Michael S. Tankersley is an Otolaryngologist in Collierville, TN
with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and medically managing ear, nose, and throat disorders and diseases.
As an Otolaryngologist, Michael S. Tankersley, MD performs
treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures. Otolaryngology is
the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Otolaryngologists include hearing imbalance, allergies, deviated septum, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal obstruction, hoarseness, GERD, infections, throat tumors, vocal cord disorders, enlarged thyroid glands, Grave's disease, head and neck cancers, sleep apnea, facial trauma, cleft palates, drooping eyelids, hair loss, and facial paralysis.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Otolaryngologists
include treatment of allergy using medication, immunotherapy; surgery on the face, neck or ear for cosmetic, functional, or reconstructive purposes; treating or removing tumors of the head and neck, including the nose and throat; managing throat disorders; treating ear infections, tumors, and nerve pathway disorders affecting hearing and balance; attending to ENT diseases in children, including congenital abnormalities and developmental delays; as well as managing nose and sinus dysfunctions.
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Otolaryngologists in Collierville, TN
Otolaryngic Allergist
An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of otolaryngic allergies and other allergic diseases.
Otolaryngic Allergists in Collierville, TN
Pediatric Allergist & Immunologist
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, allergic reactions, and immunologic diseases in children.
Pediatric Allergists Immunologists in Collierville, TN
