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Christine R. F. Rukasin, MD

Allergist & Immunologist

Gender: Female
Experience: 11 years

About Christine R. F. Rukasin, MD

Christine Regina Fukumoto Rukasin, MD is an allergist & immunologist, pediatrician, allergist & immunologist - internal medicine, and neonatal-perinatal medicine pediatrician. Dr. Christine R. F. Rukasin has 11 years of experience in allergy & immunology.

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Education

Christine R. F. Rukasin, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Christine R. F. Rukasin, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since May 26, 2012, and her NPI number is 1043570864. Dr. Rukasin certified her NPI information on 06/18/2021.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Christine R. F. Rukasin, please call (858) 966-6764.

Allergist & Immunologist

Dr. Christine R. F. Rukasin is an Allergist & Immunologist in San Diego, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the immune system. As an Allergist & Immunologist, Christine R. F. Rukasin, 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.

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Pediatrician

Dr. Christine R. F. Rukasin is a Pediatrician in San Diego, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Christine R. F. Rukasin, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

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Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine

Dr. Christine R. F. Rukasin is an Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine in San Diego, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating allergies and immunodeficiencies. As an Allergist & Immunologist - Internal Medicine, Christine R. F. Rukasin, 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 Mission Valley, San Diego, CA

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrician

Dr. Christine R. F. Rukasin is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrician in San Diego, CA with special training and skill in providing care to critically ill newborn infants. As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrician, Christine R. F. Rukasin, MD performs diagnosis and treatment of critical conditions of newborns. Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is a specialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. This hospital-based specialty is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatricians include prematurity, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, breathing disorders, congenital malformations (birth defects), sepsis, pulmonary hypoplasia or birth asphyxia, neonatal jaundice, neonatal lupus, neonatal diabetes, neonatal hepatitis and neonatal meningitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatricians include assisted diagnosis, ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and therapeutic hypothermia.

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

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