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Dr. McConnell

Dr. Richard McConnell, M.D., FACAAI

Dr. McConnell graduated with honors from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He then completed a surgical internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Ft. Worth

Following the internship he completed a Pediatric Residency and was chosen to serve as Chief Resident At the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. He later completed Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology (lung disease) at Tulane University in New Orleans. He then became Associate professor of Pediatric and Director of the Intensive Care Unit at LSU Hospital in Shreveport. Following which he completed a two year Fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology At LSU Shreveport. Dr. McConnell is Board certified in Pediatrics as well as Allergy/Immunology . He is a Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology as well as the Texas Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society.

Dr. McConnell served in the United States Air Force as Chief Of Aerospace Medicine and Chief Flight Surgeon to the 3015t Tactical Fighter wing at NAS Ft. Worth. He retired a full Colonel and remains involved in Civilian Aerospace Medicine.

This a physician who is specifically trained, skilled, and experienced in the diagnosis, and therapy for allergic diseases including allergic rhinitis, asthma and immune diseases. These may include seasonal nasal symptoms, hives, asthma, immune disorders and skin allergies. It also includes the care of like threatening allergies to insects, medications, latex and other allergens.

An allergist must complete several years of intensive study and training. This includes four years of medical school, three years of residency in adult or pediatric medical care and an additional two years of specialty work in allergy and immunology. This totals 9 years of training following college.

A board certified allergist is one who has completed all the training requirements and must first be certified in either internal medicine or pediatrics and following fellowship and two years of practice must be certified by the American Board of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. This is a full day examination on all topics related to the practice of allergy including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology and the diagnosis and treatment of allergic, asthmatic, immunologic and related disorders.

In any medical specialty and especially one that changes and evolves as rapidly as allergic disease, continuing medical education is essential and required to keep certification. Many hours of study every year are spent studying medical journals, and attending educational meetings. Membership in the specialty groups helps the doctor keep up with the constant changes and advances in the specially.

JANET

Janet is one of the backbones for our team and ensures every person that walks in to Asthma Allergy Center has a world class experience from our team of medical professionals.

Janet has been a nurse for over 25 years. She is our pediatric Master's level Nurse Practitioner and also acts as office manager. Janet loves children and has a passion for pediatric nursing. In her free time Janet enjoys history, languages, and anything that relates to Great Britain. Her hobbies are reading, crochet, and baking. She has two sons and one daughter who bring joy to her life.

Nakeya