Dr. Richard Wachs
Allergy and Immunology
Marlton, NJ
26 years experience male
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Marlton, NJ
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Marlton, NJ
About
Bio
Dr. Richard Wachs is Board Certified in Allergy and Immunology and Pediatrics and a South Jersey "Top Doc". With over 13 years' private practice experience, Dr. Wachs provides comprehensive, practical and compassionate care to both adults and pediatric patients. Dr. Wachs received an academic Air Force scholarship to Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. He specialized in Pediatric Medicine and served as a Major in the United States Air Force for seven years as a pediatrician. He trained as a Fellow in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Jefferson, A.I. duPont Hospital for children. He is active in South Jersey providing lectures and community support in the areas of asthma, food allergy and allergic diseases.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Allergy and Immunology
Pediatrics
Licenses
United States: New Jersey
Doctor Q&A
99 Answers
9 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Richard Wachs answered
Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience
Yes: Some egg allergic individuals are able to tolerate well cooked or baked egg, but have issues with under cooked or raw egg. There is no specific recommendations on how well to cook eggs, and care needs to be taken. I would recommend evaluation by a board certified allergist. For the Flu shot- The amount of allergen in the vaccine in minimal, unless you reacted in the past get the vaccine
A 22-year-old male asked:

Dr. Richard Wachs answered
Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience
Probably Not: Your current symptoms are not likely due to your past actions. More likely your work in front of the PC is taking it's toll. I recommend periodic breaks from looking at the screen. Artificial tears and eye wetting drops can be helpful as well. Make sure you have good lighting in the room and if symptoms continue, seek evaluation with an ophthomologist
A 72-year-old female asked:

Dr. Richard Wachs answered
Allergy and Immunology 26 years experience
Could be allergies: The symptoms you are having can be due to allergies and allergies to feathers can trigger them, but there are many allergens that could be responsible. You should be tested by a board certified allergist who can take a detailed history and test for what may be triggering your symptoms. They will also be able to prescribe a treatment protocol to decrease your symptoms.
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Dec 16, 2012
I came to Dr. Wachs with severe allergy symptoms that were affecting my quality of life. The doctor took the time to answer all my questions and addressed my concerns about taking medications. After b...Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Wachs is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wachs is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful. I'll be seeing an allergist for testing very soon but in the meantime, things are a bit complicated! ;)
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Everyone else so vague. Thanks for the details. Exactly what I was looking for :)
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thanks a lot
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Graduated 1995MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1995MD
Residency
USAF Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base
Residency
Keesler Medical Center
Affiliations
Garden State Allergy and Asthma Center
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