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
- 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)