RichardDDeShazoMDMACP, FACAAI, DFACR, FACR(He/Him)
[Pronunciation: De Shay Zo]
Allergy & Immunology • Birmingham, ALAsthma & Allergic Conditions, Pediatric Asthma & Allergic Conditions, Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
Chairman, Department of Medicine and Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor, Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics Emeritus,University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Professor of Medicine (Adjunct) University of Alabama School of Medicine at Birmingham
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Office
UNIVERSITY IF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT BIRMINGHAM
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL EDUCATION VH 292, 0019
Birmingham, AL 35255Phone+1 601-506-1397
Summary
- After over 20 years as a department of medicine chair, I have returned home to Alabama. I am an Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics from UMMC and an Adjunct Professor at UAB. I continue to work as an academic physician and journal editor with a clinical practice in teaching clinics. My major interest is in fundraising for medical student scholarships and improving diversity, equity and inclusion in our profession.
Education & Training
National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1974 - 1977- National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1974
University of Alabama Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1971 - 1972
University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1971
Certifications & Licensure
AL State Medical License 1976 - 2024
MS State Medical License 1997 - 2024
LA State Medical License 1980 - 2018
MD State Medical License 1974 - 2000
CO State Medical License 1977 - 1983
DC State Medical License 1978 - 1982- American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2010
- Master American College Physicians, 2000
- Founder's Medal SSCI, 2000
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 109 citationsCriteria for the diagnosis of sinus mycetomaRichard D. deShazo, Maria O'Brien, K. Chapin, Maria C. Soto-Aguilar, Ronnie E. Swain
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 1997-04-01 - 91 citationsNetherton's syndrome: a syndrome of elevated IgE and characteristic skin and hair findings.David L. Smith, J.Graham Smith, Song W. Wong, Richard D. deShazo
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 1995-01-01 - 54 citationsManagement of back pain in patients with previous back surgery.Ashraf Ragab, Richard D. deShazo
The American Journal of Medicine. 2008-04-01
Lectures
- American College of Physicians: Mississippi and Louisiana Chapters Scientific Meeting 2012American College of Physicians, Point Clear, Alabama - 9/6/2012
Other
- Pharmacotherapy of allergic rhinitisdeShazo RD, Kemp SF
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/pharmacotherapy-of-allergic-rhinitis
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-03-19 - Reactions to bites from kissing bugs (Triatoma)deShazo RD, Goddard J
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/reactions-to-bites-from-kissing-bugs-triatoma
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-03-09 - Entomology and control of imported fire antsdeShazo RD, Williams DF, Goddard J, Rockhold R
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/entomology-and-control-of-imported-fire-ants
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-03-01 - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
The Racial Divide Here at HomeJanuary 9th, 2019- The Racial Divide Here at HomeAugust 23rd, 2018
What's Really in Your Chicken Nuggets?August 6th, 2018- Join now to see all
Grant Support
- Evaluation Of Immunopathogenesis Of AsbestosisNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1985
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Master
- Fellow
- Distinguished Fellow
- Southern Society for Clinical InvestigationFellow
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