
Dr. Paul Y. Qaqundah M.D.
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
17822 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach California, 92647About
Paul Y. Qaqundah, MD, works at Pediatric Care Medical Group in Huntington Beach, California. He is a board certified pediatric allergist, who treats asthma and immunology disorders in children. A professor of pediatrics at the University of California Irvine, he holds a diplomate of child health position from the University of London and has been practicing in the United States for 30 years. Dr. Qaqundah served as Chief of Pediatrics for Hoag Hospital and Fountain Valley Hospital for the last 15 years.
Education and Training
Ain Shams University
Abbasia Fac of Med, Univ of Ain Shams 1960
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics; American Board of Allergy and Immunology- Allergy and Immunology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Safety of budesonide inhalation suspension in infants aged six to twelve months with mild to moderate persistent asthma or recurrent wheeze.
- Cholesterol screening in children during office visits.
- Albuterol multidose dry powder inhaler and albuterol hydrofluoroalkane versus placebo in children with persistent asthma.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor of Pediatrics, UC Irvine -
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Orange County Medical Association, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Articles and Publications
- 30 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
His Love of Children and Enjoyment of his Work, Always Doing the Right Thing
Hobbies / Sports
- Fishing, Time in the Sun
Favorite professional publications
- AAP Journal, Journal of the College of Allergy and Immunology
Dr. Paul Y. Qaqundah M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 17822 Beach Blvd Suite 278
3816 South 1st Street -Austin, TX 78704Get Direction
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