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Dr. Benjamin Close, MD

Allergy & Immunology* Age 63
Dr. Benjamin Close, MD
4.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Benjamin Close, MD is an Allergist-Immunologist in Alexandria, LA.
Dr. Benjamin Close, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Close, MD

Allergy & Immunology* Age 63
Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Benjamin Close, MD is an Allergist-Immunologist in Alexandria, LA.

About

Dr. Close graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. Dr. Benjamin Close, MD is an Allergist-Immunologist in Alexandria, LA and has 37 years experience. Dr. Close currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital and Opelousas General Health System. Dr. Close has experience treating conditions like Hives and Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Close received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Close's office accepts new patients. Dr. Close is board certified in Allergy & Immunology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hives
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Angioedema
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Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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Anaphylactic Egg Allergy
Anaphylactic Fish Allergy
Anaphylactic Fruit and Vegetable Allergy
Anaphylactic Milk and Dairy Allergy
Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
Anaphylactic Shell Fish Allergy
Anaphylactic Tree Nut Allergy
Aspergillosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Bronchospasm
Earwax Buildup
Eosinophilia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
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IgA Deficiency
Infantile Eczema
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Latex Allergy
Nasopharyngitis
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Aeroallergen Hyposensitization Therapy
Allergy Shots
Allergy Skin Testing
Allergy Testing
Allergy Treatment
Blood Allergy Testing
Bronchoprovocation Test
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Drug Allergy Testing
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Food Desensitization Therapy
Honeybee Desensitization Therapy
Radioallergosorbent Test
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Locations

  1. 1 Louisiana Allergy & Asthma Specialists
    201 Pecan Park Ave, Alexandria, LA 71303

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May 02, 2017
Dr. Close and his wonderful staff really care about their patients. Everyone in the office is great. I highly recommend going if you have allergies or asthma.
Christina in Pitkin, LA — May 02, 2017
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Specialties*
Allergy & Immunology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    1987
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  • Allergy & Immunology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benjamin Close, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Close's profile.

Dr. Benjamin Close, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital and Opelousas General Health System.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Close, MD holds board certification in Allergy & Immunology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital

    651 N Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA

  • CHRISTUS Saint Frances Cabrini Hospital

    3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA