Dr. Bassem Chahine, MD

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Bassem G. Chahine M.D. Dr. Chahine is a board certified Allergist and Clinical Immunologist and the medical director of the Allergy and Immunology Center in Miami, Florida. He completed his undergraduate studies with honors at the University of Miami and his medical education at St. George’s University in 2001. He graduated with his Internal Medicine Residency and served as chief resident in 2004 from the State University of New York at Buffalo, Sisters Hospital. He became a board certified Internal Medicine physician of Kenmore Mercy Hospital after his residency.

He was the leader and administrator of the hospitalist group there, serving on numerous administrative committees. He was also a clinical instructor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine. In 2008 he joined the fellowship program in Allergy and Immunology at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. During his training, he was mentored by Dr. Sami Bahna, an internationally respected professor and authority in allergic diseases with expertise in food allergy. In addition to his clinical research, his fellowship provided both adult and pediatric training, enabling him to treat patients of all ages.

Dr. Chahine has peer-reviewed publications in influential allergy journals. He is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) and the Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (JCAAI). He is also an active member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) and the Florida Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society (FAAIS). Dr. Chahine is a clinical assistant professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine of Florida International University.