Ariya Haq is a native Texan who graduated as a physician assistant from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX where she obtained her master’s degree. She is board-certified by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. With her training and prior work-experience, Ariya brings broad specialty-specific experience in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology to AACM.

Highly regarded by both pediatric and adult patients, Ariya is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care. Having family members who have experienced environmental allergies, food allergies, sinus disease, and eczema, she is personally aware of the challenges these conditions present and the impact they have on quality of life. She is committed to creating personalized treatment plans for each patient and addressing any concerns they may have.

What is an Allergist?

A recognized Medical Specialist Dealing with Allergic and Immunologic Disorders.

An allergist is a physician specially trained, skilled, and experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, asthma, and related immunologic disorders such as hay fever, hives, and eczema.

Specialized Training

The effective treatment of allergic disorders must be solidly based on advanced training. The training of the allergist involves at least 9 years of intense study-4 years medical school, followed by three years of training in internal medicine or pediatrics, plus two more years of specialized training in allergy and immunology.

 

Board Certified

To be board certified as an allergist, a physician first must be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Pediatrics and then certified again by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, which requires an 8 hour written examination on the anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunologic disorders. 

Continuing Medical Education

Continuing medical education is essential to maintaining competence in this specialty, where advances in knowledge are proceeding at a fast pace. The allergist must spend many hours reading medical journals and attending clinical conferences. Many allergists are members of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology and/or the American College of Allergy and Immunology, which helps them keep abreast of the latest developments in the field.