
Overview
Ravi Viswanathan, MD, is a UW Health allergist and immunologist and an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He sees adult patients with a variety of allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders.Dr. Viswanathan diagnoses and treats a wide range of allergic diseases, including seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, hives and swelling. As an immunologist, he cares for patients with conditions caused by insufficient immune system function. He specializes in drug allergies, mast cell disorders (abnormal immune cell growth), eosinophilic disorders (overproduction of a certain type of white blood cell) and seasonal allergies.Dr. Viswanathan believes that long-term solutions stem from active listening and shared decision-making. He takes time to get to know his patients and works with them to create tailored, precision-based treatments. Above all, he strives to build lasting relationships with his patients based on trust and efficiency.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Viswanathan researches new therapeutic methods to manage conditions that cause hives and swelling.In his free time, Dr. Viswanathan enjoys playing tennis and exploring national parks with his family.I strive to be an effective bridge connecting science and medicine to the person in front of me.
Dr. Viswanathan is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hives, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), Angioedema, and Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
Dr. Viswanathan is board certified in Allergy & Immunology and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Viswanathan is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
451 Junction Rd, Madison, WI 53717
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Viswanathan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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University Hospital
William Busse is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Busse is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
Junction Rd Medical Center Allergy, Asthma And Immunology Clinic
Daniel Jackson, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric allergist and a tenured professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology.Dr. Jackson cares for children with allergies and immune disorders, including asthma and food allergies. He also provides care for atopic dermatitis (eczema), urticaria (skin condition due to food allergies), recurrent infections and immune system problems.Dr. Jackson has a special interest in treating children with asthma. He works with the child and their family to develop the best plan for each individual child. By using a shared decision making approach, Dr. Jackson involves patients and families as active members of the care team. That way, the plan is most realistic for the child and most likely to bring the best possible outcomes.He enjoys following his patients long-term and developing meaningful relationships with them and their families. The most rewarding part of his job is helping kids improve their quality of life.Dr. Jackson conducts research related to childhood asthma, including the causes of asthma attacks and how certain viruses affect asthma development in kids. He is the principal investigator of the National Institutes of Health research consortium on the special challenges that kids with asthma face in urban settings.Outside of the clinic, Dr. Jackson enjoys spending time with his children.The most exciting part of my profession is the opportunity to take care of kids and to help improve their quality of life. Dr. Jackson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stridor, Asthma, Asthma in Children, and Common Cold. Dr. Jackson is board certified in Allergy & Immunology. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.
SSM Health Monroe Clinic Medical Group
Michael Netzel is an Allergy and Immunologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Monroe, Wisconsin. Dr. Netzel is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Industrial Bronchitis, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Netzel is board certified in American Bd Of IM-Pulmonology , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , Wisconsin Medical Examining Board, American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , and American Board Of Allergy/Immunology . Dr. Netzel is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan by calling their office at 608-263-6180. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan a top-rated expert for Hives?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hives, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan specialize in?
While Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan is a Allergy and Immunology, they have specific expertise in Hives, Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), and Angioedema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Allergy and Immunology.
Does Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hives. You can view a list of Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ravi K. Viswanathan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-6180 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AngioedemaDr. Viswanathan isDistinguished. Learn about Angioedema.
- Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)Dr. Viswanathan isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).
- HivesDr. Viswanathan isDistinguished. Learn about Hives.
- Advanced
- AsthmaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Asthma.
- Bloom SyndromeDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Bloom Syndrome.
- Chronic Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Common Variable Immune DeficiencyDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Common Variable Immune Deficiency.
- Eosinophilic AsthmaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Asthma.
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Simple Pulmonary EosinophiliaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia.
- Urticaria PigmentosaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Urticaria Pigmentosa.
- Vibratory UrticariaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Vibratory Urticaria.
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnaphylaxisDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Anaphylaxis.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Chronic CoughDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)Dr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).
- Complement Component 2 DeficiencyDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Complement Component 2 Deficiency.
- Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA)Dr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA).
- Grass AllergyDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Hereditary AngioedemaDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Angioedema.
- Hypereosinophilic SyndromeDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Hypereosinophilic Syndrome.
- Hyperphenylalaninemia Due to Dehydratase Deficiency
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)Dr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
- Nasal PolypsDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Nasal Polyps.
- Nonallergic RhinopathyDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Nonallergic Rhinopathy.
- OzenaDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Ozena.
- Primary Immunodeficiency (PID)Dr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Primary Immunodeficiency (PID).
- Serum SicknessDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Serum Sickness.
- SinusitisDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Sinusitis.


