Dr. Sandra M. Gawchik, D.O.

Dr. Sandra M. Gawchik, D.O.

“It is my goal to provide each patient I see with top-notch care. I value the doctor-patient relationship. The patient is a partner in his or her care. It is important to educate the patient so he or she understands what the medical problem is and how it should be treated…”
SPECIALTIES:
Allergy and Immunology
Pediatric Allergies
Allergic Dermatological Problems

SERVICE LINE:
Allergy
Asthma
Pediatric Allergy Services

HOSPITAL ADMISSION PRIVILEGES: 
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Springfield Hospital

AREAS OF INTEREST:
Asthma, latex allergy, drug allergy, urticaria, contact Dermatitis and allergic Rhinitis

LANGUAGES:
French

EDUCATION:
Residency
1973-1975 St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, Pediatrics

Fellowship
1975-1977 Thomas Jefferson University,
Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Graduate
1970 Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

TEACHING OR PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Osteopathic Association
- Philadelphia Pediatric Society
- Fellow American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pennsylvania Allergy Association

HONORS, AWARDS, ETC.:
"Top Doctor" in Allergy and Asthma, Main Line Today (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Pennsylvania Asthma and Allergy Educational Award
Women in Allergy Award, American College of Asthma and Immunology

AGE GROUPS:
All ages

AREA OF SPECIAL INTEREST:
Asthma, latex allergy, drug allergy, urticaria

BOARD CERTIFIED:
Allergy and Immunology
Pediatrics

CURRENT RESEARCH:
Allergy and asthma drugs dedicated site for clinical research

DISEASE CONDITION SYNDROME:
Asthma and All Allergic Disease

PERSONAL INFO:
  • Past President, Pennsylvania Allergy & Asthma Association
  • Past President, Philadelphia Allergy Society
  • Active, Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  • Educator of physicians on local, national and international levels
  • Governor, Regional, State and Local Allergy Society of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
  • I have written peer reviewed articles on allergy and asthma that appear in medical literature, Current Pres. of the Regional State and Local Allergy Soc of the AA
  • Ran the Pediatric Dermatology Clinic at Thomas Jefferson University for 10 years

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE:
It is my goal to provide each patient I see with top-notch care. I value the doctor-patient relationship. The patient is a partner in his or her care. It is important to educate the patient so he or she has an understanding of what the medical problem is and how it should be treated. I have each patient try to identify the goals he or she wants to achieve and we work together to get optimal results. I have each patient try to identify the goals they want to achieve in regard to their healthcare.

PROCEDURES:
Skin testing, patch test, pulmonary function test, drug allergy test, latex test

OTHER TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:
• Resident in Pediatrics, Cherry Hill Medical Center, NJ (1970-1973)
• Preceptorship Pediatric Dermatology, Thomas Jefferson University (1979-1984)