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Denise Johnson, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Denise Johnson is a nationally board-certified Physician Assistant/ Associate who has been practicing Allergy and Immunology for over twenty years. She became a full-time member of AASC in 2012 and has worked part-time with the group since 2004. Denise holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, N.J. and completed her PA Professional training at Towson-Essex PA Program in Baltimore, MD. Previous PA experience includes Neurology, Neurosurgery at Walter Reed National Military Hospital and Adolescent Medicine at Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services in Washington, D.C. She has also worked and trained under several allergist in the local community and is a member of Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and American Academy of Physician Associates. Denise especially enjoys taking care of adults and children with eczema and severe asthma. During her spare time Denise studies and provides talks during community events and to nursing students on nutrition, practices Yoga and Zumba, serves in ministry at her church, gardens and most of all loves traveling and spending time with her family.
Dr. Vibhav Sekhsaria, Board Certified in ENT.
Otorhinolaryngologist
Vibhav Sekhsaria is a Co-Owner and Practicing Physician of the Family ENT, Allergy and Asthma Care as well as the ENT, Allergy and Asthma Center which have offices in Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Takoma Park, MD. He completed his Bachelor of Science Degree with Magna Cum Laude honors and his Medical Degree from The George Washington University as part of their prestigious Integrated BA/MD program. Dr. Sekhsaria then completed his residency training in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan followed by an Academic Fellowship in Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery under the tutelage of the renowned Dr. Vijay Anand at The Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. Dr. Sekhsaria grew up in the DC metro area (Hail to the Redskins!) and is ecstatic to be practicing in the community that helped raise him. His wife is completing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology while remaining an active participant in the community. They enjoy a wide array of hobbies that include sports, movies, books, and various outdoor activities. Throughout his training and career, Dr. Sekhsaria has been dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care in the field of Otolaryngology using Evidence-Based Medicine. He strongly believes in the importance of communication and compassion when treating patients, while bringing new and innovative techniques that can greatly improve surgical outcomes and patient quality of life. Areas of interest for Dr. Sekhsaria include: Advanced Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty for Nasal Obstruction and Chronic Sinusitis Novel techniques for Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery and In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation – A definitive and minimally invasive treatment for middle ear disease Latera – A new minimally invasive treatment for nasal valve collapse and nasal obstruction Audiology and Hearing Aid Services with Audiology Doctorate, Dr. Megan Eitel AuD, providing excellent 1-1 Care for patients with hearing loss General ENT services including Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Surgery for Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery and Salivary Gland Disorders, Tracheostomy, and Treatment for Vocal Cord Disorders and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux disease. His fellowship at Cornell University in New York was highlighted by training not only in the treatment of advanced skull base tumors resected in conjunction with the premier neurosurgical team headed by Dr. Theodore Schwartz; but also by the adoption of advanced techniques combined with groundbreaking and innovative equipment such as 3D-intraoperative stereotactic surgical navigation, steroid-eluting stent placement, balloon sinuplasty, and the use of biodegradable implants in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Certification: Dr. Sekhsaria has been certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery He is also a member of the American Rhinologic Society having completed a Rhinology fellowship at the Weill Cornell University in New York.
Dr. Nasim Reedy, D.O.
Allergy & Immunology
Dr. Nasim Reedy joined Family Allergy and Asthma Care in July, 2016. Dr. Reedy is from Washington University in St. Louis where she completed her allergy and immunology training with children and adults. Prior to that, she completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Florida. She has moved with her husband and daughter to Maryland to begin her practice with us.
Dr. Reedy has experience caring for patients of all ages with asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, food allergies, urticaria (hives), angioedema and recurrent infections. She has been actively involved in asthma and food allergy research during her training.
Dr. Sudhir Sekhsaria, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI
Allergy & Immunology
Dr. Sekhsaria has been practicing since founding the Asthma, Allergy & Sinus Center in 1992. He is board certified in Allergy & Immunology, and has been certified in Diagnostic and Clinical Immunology. Dr. Sekhsaria completed his fellowship in Allergy & Immunology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, after completing a pediatric residency at Howard University Hospital. He has published many scientific articles in
asthma, allergy and immunology. He is actively involved in teaching physicians-in-training about asthma, allergic disease and immune problems. Dr. Sekhsaria has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the specialty’s premier organization. He has been voted a TOP DOC in Baltimore Magazine multiple times.
Meet Our Professionals
Who We Are
Family ENT, Allergy and Asthma care was founded in 1994 as a premier allergy, asthma and immunology center of excellence. We treat every member of your family, from infants to grandparents, offering today’s latest advances in allergy and asthma care for the communities in Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Olney, MD.
Our doctors are board certified by the American Board of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, as well as having been certified by the American Board of Pediatrics or the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sudhir Sekhsaria, Dr. Vibhav Sekhsaria and Dr. Nasim Reedy are active members of many prestigious organizations in their field. Together they have been trusted members of the medical community and are consistently rated as excellent, caring health care providers by their patients.