Credits Available: 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Description: Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by persistent inflammation of respiratory airways that may lead to remodeling and further complications if not managed appropriately. This educational program aims to equip participants with the skills to accurately identify patients with severe asthma and initiate timely referrals to specialists for accurate diagnosis and optimization of treatment plans. Topics include the classification of asthma endotypes to guide treatment decisions with biologics and the incorporation of multidisciplinary care models in asthma and comorbidity management, all to improve treatment outcomes and patients’ quality of life.

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This program is intended for:
Target Professions: DO, MD, Pharmacist, Physician Associate/Assistant, Respiratory Therapist
Target Specialties: Allergy and Immunology, Pulmonary/Respiratory Physician, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Group Leader

Vandana Patel

Carolina Asthma and Allergy Center
MD

I have been in private practice allergy for 25 years and specifically in Charlotte, NC for the last 16 of those years. I love patient care, teaching and learning. My areas of interest within the field of allergy and clinical immunology are rhinosinusitis, asthma, eosinophilic esophagitis and food allergy. I work in a large group practice and take a special interest in our food therapeutics division which include our food challenge, OIT and SLIT programs. I have been voted to Charlotte TOP DOCS every year since 2012 onwards and have been the very honored recipient of Elliott White Pediatric Residency Teaching Award during my time here. I am a fellow of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology and a fellow the American College as well.
My other passion is my family. I have 3 children, ages 22, 18 and 18. I stand strong with other women physicians who work tirelessly to make sure we make a difference for our patients and our families, every day.
At the end of my career, I hope that my greatest accomplishments are not things that one could place on a CV. I hope my accomplishments are the successes of people I have had the honor to mentor and raise.

 

Group Co-Leader

Azeem Elahi

CaroMont Health

Dr. Azeem Elahi is an established and highly skilled physician with specialty training in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. He is well regarded in the region by colleagues as an exceptional clinician and by patients as someone who establishes a deep connection to foster open dialogue and shared decision making. Dr. Elahi strives to collaborate with other health care team members to encourage a team-based approach to the care of patients and is continually seeking to broaden his knowledge and procedural competency.