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Anand K. Bhat, M.D., MSc

PRIMARY SPECIALTY AREAS

  • Asthma
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Eczema
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Drug Allergy
  • Food Allergy
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Chronic Rhinitis
  • Nasal Polyps

MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Pediatric & Adult Allergy/Immunotherapy Treatments
  • Allergy Skin Testing
  • Sleep Disorder Treatment
  • Drug Testing
  • Food Allergy Testing
  • Biologic Asthma Therapy
  • Biologic Eczema Therapy
  • Biologic Chronic Hives Therapy

Meet Your Provider

Dr. Anand Bhat was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas and attended the University of Texas for his undergraduate degree before moving to London and earning a M.S. in Health Policy. In 2011, though Dr. Bhat returned to the great state of Texas to complete his M.D at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Bhat then completed an Internal Medicine residency in Cleveland, Ohio before treating patient as a hospitalist for the next several years. Eager to become a well-rounded healthcare provider, Dr. Bhat sought out fellowships in multiple areas including, sleep medicine and allergy-immunology. Upon completing his latest fellowship with the prestigious Louisiana State University Allergy Department, Dr. Bhat joined Highland Clinic in 2022 as a member of our Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology team.

Dr. Bhat sees patients at our Shreveport location, where he focuses on providing individualized care to patients of all ages. With his background in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine, Dr. Bhat is uniquely equipped to get to the bottom of what is causing your allergies or asthma.

Dr. Bhat and his wife were married in 2013 and are currently both pursuing their love of medicine.

When he is not giving his patients their lives back from allergies, Dr. Bhat enjoys traveling (he has been to over 20 countries), riding bikes, and reading.

Certifications and Licenses

  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine; ABIM
  • Board Certified in Sleep Medicine; ABSM
  • Board Certified in Allergy-Immunology; ABAI

Education & Accolades

  • 2002-2006; 2006-2010: BS Human Biology – University of Texas: Austin, Texas
  • 2006-2011: University of Texas Medical Branch: Austin, Texas
  • 2010-2011: M.S. Health Policy, Planning & Finance – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: London, U.K.
  • 2011: M.D. – University of Texas Medical Branch: Galveston, Texas
  • 2012-2014: Internal Medicine Residency – Case Western Reserve: Cleveland, Ohio
  • 2017-2018: Sleep Medicine Fellowship – University of Kansas Medical Center: Kansas City, Kansas
  • 2020-2022: Allergy-Immunology Fellowship – Louisiana State University: Shreveport, Louisiana
  • 2024-Present: Medical Director of WellNecessities Sleep Lab
  • October 2024-Present: Appointed to the following committees by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Board of Regents:
    • New Allergists Committee (Member, 10/24/2024 – 11/11/2026)
    • Population Health Committee (Member, 10/24/2024 – 11/11/2026)
    • Respiratory & Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders Committee (Member, 10/24/2024 – 11/11/2026)

Gonzalo Alvarez del Real, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI

PRIMARY SPECIALTY AREAS

  • Allergic Disorders
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Food Allergy
  • Urticaria/ Angioedema
  • Venom Allergy
  • Cough
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Penicillin Allergy
  • Migraines

MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Allergy Skin Testing
  • Patch Skin Testing
  • Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
  • Asthma and Reactive Airway Disease Assessment (Pulmonary function)
  • Aspirin Desensitization
  • Penicillin Skin Testing
  • Honey Bee/Paper Wasp/ Yellow Jacket Venom Skin Testing
  • Penicillin Desensitization

Meet Your Provider

Dr Alvarez completed his Allergy & Immunology Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland Ohio where he conducted research in Penicillin Allergy. He served the Veteran Community in Oklahoma City where he founded and directed The Allergy Clinic at The VA Medical Center.

He is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and is active in the American Academy and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He treats patients of all ages with allergies, including allergic rhinitis, recurrent sinus infections, asthma, contact dermatitis, eczema, food allergy, urticaria (hives), angiodema (swelling), medication allergies and venom allergy (fire ant and flying insects).

He is fluent in Spanish, French and English. Dr Alvarez enjoys family activities with his wife and four children. He likes traveling and fishing.

Active Licensure

  • State Medical Board of Texas
  • New Mexico Medical Board
  • Louisiana State License

Certifications

  • American Board of Allergy and Immunology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Educational Commission For Medical Graduates
  • ACLS Certification
  • BLS Certification

Work After Training

  • 07/24/06 – 07/23/08: Allergy & Asthma Associates – The Woodlands and Houston, Texas
  • 11/23/08 – 09/30/11: VA Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Allergy & Immunology; Ambulatory Medicine
  • 10/01/11 – 07/2017: Allergy Partners of New Mexico – Santa Fe and Los Alamos, New Mexico
  • 08/2017 – 12/31/2018: Allergy Partners of Texas, Inc. – Tyler, Texas
  • 03/2019 – present: VA Medical Center, Tyler, Texas; Ambulatory Medicine

Education

  • 07/2004 – 06/2006: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland OH – Allergy and Immunology Fellowship – Time of graduation: 06/30/2006
  • 07/2001 – 06/2004: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland OH – Internal Medicine Categorical Residency (Three years)
  • 03/1997 – 02/2001: National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition, Mexico City – Internal Medicine Categorical Residency (Four years)
  • 01/1996 – 02/1997: Mexican Department of Health, El Charco, State of Colima, Mexico – One year of social service in a rural community (Honors)
  • 07/1990 – 01/1996: La Salle University, Mexico City – Degree: M.D. (Honors)
  • 01/1995 -12/1995: University of Miami, School of Medicine – Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Florida – Medical Pre-grade Year Studies
  • 07/1990 – 12/1994: La Salle University, Mexico City – Medical Professional Studies (Honors)
  • 07/1987 – 06/1990: University Center Mexico, Mexico City – Bachelor of Science: Biology and Chemistry (Honors)
  • 07/1984 – 06/1987: Mexican Institute, Mexico City – High School Diploma (Honors)

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Lori R. Johnson, M.D.

PRIMARY SPECIALTY AREAS

  • Pediatric/Adult Allergy & Immunology

MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Asthma
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Skin Allergy
  • Eczema
  • Hives
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Chronic Ear Infections
  • Sinusitis
  • Pneumonia

Meet Your Provider

Dr. Johnson joined Highland Clinic in 2003. She completed her fellowship training in Allergy/Immunology, both pediatric and adult training, at LSUHSC, Shreveport and Tulane University, New Orleans, respectively. She is a member of both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). 

She treats patients of all ages with allergic disorders including asthma, allergies (allergic rhinitis), and skin allergy (eczema, hives, contact dermatitis) to name a few. In regards to the field of clinical immunology, patients with recurrent infections are evaluated including those with recurrent ear infections, sinusitis and pneumonia, for example. 

Patients are seen by appointment and most insurance plans are accepted.

Education

2000 – 2002: Fellowship: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 

1997 – 2000: Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA 

1992 – 1996: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA

1991: Louisiana Tech University, Ruston LA