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The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is proud to introduce its new Ask the Allergist, Dr. Bonita Wilson. Dr. Wilson is board certified in both Pediatrics, and Allergy and Immunology. She earned her M.D. from Howard University and completed her pediatric residency training at Boston City Hospital and the District of Columbia General Hospital. She fulfilled her fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at Howard University College of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. Dr. Wilson now practices with The Allergy and Asthma Associates of Fredricksburg in Maryland.
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