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Kara Wada, MD, Allergy & Immunology, Columbus, OH

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Allergy & Immunology Columbus, OH

Asthma & Allergic Conditions, Pediatric Asthma & Allergic Conditions

Clinical Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    915 Olentangy River Rd
    Ste 4000
    Columbus, OH 43212
    Phone+1 614-366-3687
    Fax+1 614-293-6176

Summary

  • Kara Wada, MD is a board-certified academic adult and pediatric allergy, immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren's patient, certified life coach, TEDx speaker, and Dr. Midwest 2023.
    It's because of everything she learned and went through as a patient that Dr. Kara has made it her mission to use her privilege as a physician to help us all navigate our health and wellness more effectively and efficiently.
    She practices at Ohio State University and serves as Associate Fellowship Program director and is Director of Clinical Content for Aila Health.

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2014 - 2016
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2010 - 2014
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Rockford University
    Rockford UniversityB.S., Biochemistry, Minors: Mathematics and Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Research Honors Program Certificate Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2014
  • Adolescent Medicine Resident of the Year Nationwide Children's Hospital, 2014
  • Internal Medicine Intern Teaching Award Ohio State University Medical Center, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Another Disease Re-emerges Due to Parental Shot Refusal: Case Report of a Fussy Infant with Blood in Stool  
    Kassis, K., Wada, K.J., Milton, A, J Emergy Med

Abstracts/Posters

  • Arrest due to Aspiration or Anaphylaxis? Higher Stakes in High Risk Patients
    Wada KJ, ACAAI National Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2016
  • The Ability of Pediatric Health Care Providers to Visually Identity Peanuts, Tree Nuts and Seeds
    Wada, K.J., Redmond, M., Scherzer, R., Ogbogu, P., Hostetler , T., Hostetler , S., Martin, B., AAAAI National Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2016
  • Not All Lip Swelling is Angioedema: A Case of a Rare Cause of Lip Swelling
    Patadia, D.D., Wada, K.J., Strothman, K., Ogbogu, P, Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • The Slow Burn: Bradykinin-Mediated Angioedema 
    Columbus, OH - 1/1/2016
  • Calling Dr. Google, Dr. Oz, Dr Axe: Stooges or Saviors? A review of the science behind complementary and alternative (CAM) treatments of allergic conditions 
    Columbus, OH - 1/1/2016
  • Lip Swelling not equal to Angioedema: A Morning Report Inspired Case Presentation 
    Columbus, OH - 1/1/2015
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Authored Content

  • Nose-Brain Connection: The Surprising Link Between Allergies and Mental Health RevealedSeptember 2024
  • 5 Things I Would Never Do as an Allergy and Immune System ExpertAugust 2022

Press Mentions

  • Climate Change Causing Longer, More Severe Allergy Seasons
    Climate Change Causing Longer, More Severe Allergy SeasonsApril 12th, 2022
  • How to Tell the Difference Between Allergies or COVID-19
    How to Tell the Difference Between Allergies or COVID-19March 11th, 2022
  • 8 Home Remedies for Allergy Relief That Really Work—and 3 That Don't, According to Experts
    8 Home Remedies for Allergy Relief That Really Work—and 3 That Don't, According to ExpertsOctober 1st, 2021
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Committees

  • Member, OSUWMC ENT Patient Safety and Quality Committee 2016 - Present
  • Regional Representative, Amercian College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Fellow in Training Committee 2014 - 2016

Professional Memberships