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Dr. Eric J Schenkel, MD

Allergy & Immunology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Valley Allergy Care 3101 Emrick Blvd Ste 211, Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 954-9260

Overview
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Brief Intro

Dr. Eric J. Schenkel is a board-certified specialist in adult and pediatric Allergy and Immunology. He is also board-certified in Internal Medicine.A native of New Jersey, Dr. Schenkel received his BA in chemistry from Bucknell University and his MD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Following his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Schenkel completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.Dr. Schenkel is a fellow of the American Academy and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. He is also past-president of the Pennsylvania Allergy Society and a member of the National Academic Honorary Society, Phi Beta Kappa.Dr. Schenkel is on the medical staffs of St. Luke’s Hospital (all locations) and Easton Hospital. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and Director of Valley Allergy Care and Valley Clinical Research Center in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania. As an allergist for over 30 years, Dr. Schenkel has helped thousands of allergy sufferers of all ages in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. He also has been actively involved in clinical research, helping to develop all of the currently available medicines used to treat allergy patients. He has authored or co-authored numerous scientific articles in the allergy and asthma field. Also, he has appeared in the national media on CNN and in the Wall Street Journal.In his free time, he enjoys bird watching, tennis, and classical music.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

University of Pennsylvania

RESIDENCY

Temple University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University - 1976

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Valley Allergy Care
3101 Emrick Blvd Ste 211, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Mon:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri:Closed
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Allergy & Immunology
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Eye Allergies
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Drug Allergy
Asthma
Sinusitis
Nasal Polyps
Recurrent Infections/Immune Deficiency
Food Allergy
Eczema
Cough
Contact Dermatitis
Swelling
Angioedema (Allergic Swelling)
Insect Sting Allergy
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Hives
Skin Rash

Procedures Performed

Allergy Testing
Injection Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
Asthma and Pulmonary Testing
Patch Testing
Oral Food Challenges

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Capital Blue Cross
GEHA
Medica
State Farm
AmeriHealth
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Geisinger Health Plan
Golden Rule
All Savers Insurance
HealthPartners
Tricare
Cigna
Ambetter
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Humana
Aetna
Highmark Blue Shield
Gateway Health
Tufts Health Plan
Palmetto GBA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Keystone First
Cenpatico
Medicaid
Oscar Health Insurance
Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
UPMC Health Plan
Assurant Health
AmeriHealth Caritas
STLDentalPlan| LLC
CHAMPVA
US Family Health Plan
EmblemHealth

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