A professional who diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions with allergic or immunologic causes. Responsibilities include:

• Examines patient, utilizing medical instruments and equipment, patch tests, and blood tests as diagnostic aids.
• Elicits and records information about patient's history.
• Analyses reports and test results and prescribes treatment or medication for conditions, such as bronchial asthma, dermatological disorders, connective tissue syndromes, transplantation, and autoimmunity.
• Refers patients to ancillary and consultant services when indicated.