Ashwin K. Shankar, DO

Dr. Ashwin Kumar Shankar is a double board-certified Allergy/Immunology physician who specializes in caring for adults and children with allergic disorders such as allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis, chronic sinusitis, chronic rhino-sinusitis with nasal polyps, asthma, atopic/contact dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, food allergy, and anaphylaxis.

Dr. Shankar is well-versed in sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and oral immunotherapy (OIT) as a treatment for food allergy, intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT), sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) and subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) for allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis, as well as the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for immunodeficiencies. In addition, he utilizes treatment with biologics for various allergic conditions.

Dr. Shankar believes in educating his patients on evidence-based treatment options, empowering them to take ownership of their health, and engaging in shared-decision making.

Dr. Shankar earned his medical degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Phoenix, Arizona and was recognized for his commitment to the underserved during his time in training. He received his Certification in Population Health and Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health while completing his pediatric residency at Authority Health with clinical training at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. He served as chief pediatric resident during his final year of residency and received the Outstanding Intern and Outstanding Senior Resident of the Year awards during his time in Michigan. Dr. Shankar subsequently completed his Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine/University Hospitals - Cleveland Medical Center, where he served as chief clinical fellow.

Dr. Shankar has published in various magazines and journals related to pollen counting, COVID-19, newborn screening and have spear-headed several project implementations in the clinical setting such as a picture-based asthma action plans through the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), as well as drug and food challenges and desensitization protocols in the outpatient and inpatient settings.

Dr. Shankar currently serves on the A/I Division Directors Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the AAAAI as well as the Food Allergy Committee, Population Health Committee and Advocacy Council of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI).

In his free time, Dr. Shankar consults in the allergy/immunology space and mentors allergy/immunology fellows and advanced practice providers.