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Amrita Khokhar, MD

Specialty in Allergy and Immunology

Dr. Khokhar is a board-certified Allergist and Immunologist. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Stony Brook University in 2008 and graduated from the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University in 2012. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Northwell Health in 2015, followed by a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the University of California, Irvine in 2017. She then spent two years as an attending physician in Allergy and Immunology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA before moving back to her home state of New York. She recognizes the overwhelming obstacles in medical literacy and education that patients face while navigating healthcare, now the focus of her career. She joined Buoy as a medical writer in 2020.

Practice names

Physician Case Manager - Expert Medical Services, Teladoc Health

Education and training

2017-2019 - Assistant Professor, Allergy and Immunology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA

2015-2017 - Allergy and Immunology Fellowship, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

2012-2015 - Internal Medicine Residency, Northwell Health, Manhassett, NY

2008-2012 - Doctor of Medicine, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

2004-2008 - Bachelor of Science in Biology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine Certified

American Board of Allergy and Immunology Certified

Articles from Amrita Khokhar, MD

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4 Causes of Armpit Redness

Your armpits can become inflamed due to a variety of reasons, including body washes or deodorants. Most rashes can resolve with at-home care, but more serious rashes or redness may need a doctor’s evaluation.

What’s Causing Your Armpit Pain?

Irritation around your armpit can be due to a pesky ingrown hair. But when it’s a sign of an enlarged lymph node, it could be a symptom for multiple conditions.

Is It Allergies or Coronavirus?

It's hard enough worrying that every cough or sniffle is a sign of COVID-19. For those with allergies, it can be even harder. We’ll help you figure it out.

What Happens During an Asthma Attack and How to Treat

An asthma attack is when asthma symptoms worsen. The lining of the airways becomes inflamed, making it hard to breathe. An asthma attack can be an urgent situation that requires immediate medical attention.

Allergy Attacks

Allergies may be triggered by pollen, food, and medication. Depending on its severity, you may get relief from antihistamines or allergy shots. But if you’re having a severe attack, call 911 immediately.

Rhinitis: 2 Types & How to Treat Rhinitis

Rhinitis is a swelling and inflammation inside of the nose, causing a runny nose, congestion, and sneezing. Rhinitis can be allergic or nonallergic. There are OTC and prescription meds to relieve symptoms.

Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis

An allergic reaction is when the body responds to something that it sees as a threat, even though it isn’t. A mild reaction may cause minor symptoms, like sneezing or itchy eyes. A severe reaction is anaphylaxis, and it can be life-threatening.

5 Reasons Your Sinuses Hurt

Sinus pain can be painful and debilitating. It's usually caused by a viral infection and often improves within two or three weeks. Here are 5 common reasons why your sinuses may hurt, how to treat them at-home and when it’s time to see a doctor.

Contact Dermatitis: How to Treat It

Contact dermatitis is an itchy or painful rash that occurs on your skin after touching certain substances. It can be caused by an irritant or an allergen, like poison ivy, latex, or detergents.

10 Top Causes of Itchy Upper Arms

If your upper arms itch, odds are you have dry skin or eczema. But itching may also be a sign of an allergic reaction, infection, or inflammatory condition. Here’s how to figure out what’s going on and get the treatment you need.

4 Causes of Armpit Redness

Your armpits can become inflamed due to a variety of reasons, including body washes or deodorants. Most rashes can resolve with at-home care, but more serious rashes or redness may need a doctor’s evaluation.

What’s Causing Your Armpit Pain?

Irritation around your armpit can be due to a pesky ingrown hair. But when it’s a sign of an enlarged lymph node, it could be a symptom for multiple conditions.

Is It Allergies or Coronavirus?

It's hard enough worrying that every cough or sniffle is a sign of COVID-19. For those with allergies, it can be even harder. We’ll help you figure it out.

What Happens During an Asthma Attack and How to Treat

An asthma attack is when asthma symptoms worsen. The lining of the airways becomes inflamed, making it hard to breathe. An asthma attack can be an urgent situation that requires immediate medical attention.

Allergy Attacks

Allergies may be triggered by pollen, food, and medication. Depending on its severity, you may get relief from antihistamines or allergy shots. But if you’re having a severe attack, call 911 immediately.

Rhinitis: 2 Types & How to Treat Rhinitis

Rhinitis is a swelling and inflammation inside of the nose, causing a runny nose, congestion, and sneezing. Rhinitis can be allergic or nonallergic. There are OTC and prescription meds to relieve symptoms.

Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis

An allergic reaction is when the body responds to something that it sees as a threat, even though it isn’t. A mild reaction may cause minor symptoms, like sneezing or itchy eyes. A severe reaction is anaphylaxis, and it can be life-threatening.

5 Reasons Your Sinuses Hurt

Sinus pain can be painful and debilitating. It's usually caused by a viral infection and often improves within two or three weeks. Here are 5 common reasons why your sinuses may hurt, how to treat them at-home and when it’s time to see a doctor.

Contact Dermatitis: How to Treat It

Contact dermatitis is an itchy or painful rash that occurs on your skin after touching certain substances. It can be caused by an irritant or an allergen, like poison ivy, latex, or detergents.

10 Top Causes of Itchy Upper Arms

If your upper arms itch, odds are you have dry skin or eczema. But itching may also be a sign of an allergic reaction, infection, or inflammatory condition. Here’s how to figure out what’s going on and get the treatment you need.

4 Causes of Armpit Redness

Your armpits can become inflamed due to a variety of reasons, including body washes or deodorants. Most rashes can resolve with at-home care, but more serious rashes or redness may need a doctor’s evaluation.

What’s Causing Your Armpit Pain?

Irritation around your armpit can be due to a pesky ingrown hair. But when it’s a sign of an enlarged lymph node, it could be a symptom for multiple conditions.

Is It Allergies or Coronavirus?

It's hard enough worrying that every cough or sniffle is a sign of COVID-19. For those with allergies, it can be even harder. We’ll help you figure it out.

What Happens During an Asthma Attack and How to Treat

An asthma attack is when asthma symptoms worsen. The lining of the airways becomes inflamed, making it hard to breathe. An asthma attack can be an urgent situation that requires immediate medical attention.

Allergy Attacks

Allergies may be triggered by pollen, food, and medication. Depending on its severity, you may get relief from antihistamines or allergy shots. But if you’re having a severe attack, call 911 immediately.

Rhinitis: 2 Types & How to Treat Rhinitis

Rhinitis is a swelling and inflammation inside of the nose, causing a runny nose, congestion, and sneezing. Rhinitis can be allergic or nonallergic. There are OTC and prescription meds to relieve symptoms.

Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis

An allergic reaction is when the body responds to something that it sees as a threat, even though it isn’t. A mild reaction may cause minor symptoms, like sneezing or itchy eyes. A severe reaction is anaphylaxis, and it can be life-threatening.

5 Reasons Your Sinuses Hurt

Sinus pain can be painful and debilitating. It's usually caused by a viral infection and often improves within two or three weeks. Here are 5 common reasons why your sinuses may hurt, how to treat them at-home and when it’s time to see a doctor.

Contact Dermatitis: How to Treat It

Contact dermatitis is an itchy or painful rash that occurs on your skin after touching certain substances. It can be caused by an irritant or an allergen, like poison ivy, latex, or detergents.

10 Top Causes of Itchy Upper Arms

If your upper arms itch, odds are you have dry skin or eczema. But itching may also be a sign of an allergic reaction, infection, or inflammatory condition. Here’s how to figure out what’s going on and get the treatment you need.