Treatment
Biologic Therapy
Medicines made from living cells that target specific parts of the immune system, used for conditions such as severe asthma, eczema, Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
Also called: biologics, biologic injections, monoclonal antibody therapy
Who Can Help with Biologic Therapy?
- Allergists
A physician who diagnoses and treats allergies, asthma and immune system problems, including allergy testing and allergy shots.
- Rheumatologists
A physician who treats arthritis and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout.
- Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
- Dermatologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails, including acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin cancer.
- Infusion Centers
A clinic where patients receive medicines through an IV, such as antibiotics, biologic drugs and fluids.
Where Practices List Biologic Therapy
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Norwood, MA (84)
- Charlotte, NC (38)
- Columbia, MD (36)
- Athens, GA (33)
- Katy, TX (33)
- Chicago, IL (29)
- Plainview, NY (22)
- Westminster, MD (20)
- Corpus Christi, TX (16)
- Orlando, FL (16)
- Clovis, CA (14)
- Dallas, TX (13)
- North Richland Hills, TX (12)
- Albuquerque, NM (11)
- Beverly Hills, CA (11)
- Las Vegas, NV (11)
- South Miami, FL (11)
- Fort Worth, TX (10)
- Madison, AL (10)
- Tampa, FL (10)
- West Columbia, SC (10)
- Atlanta, GA (9)
- Greenville, SC (8)
- Knoxville, TN (8)
- Fort Collins, CO (6)
- Austin, TX (5)
- Colorado Springs, CO (5)
- Eugene, OR (5)
- Houston, TX (5)
- Omaha, NE (5)
- Fresno, CA (4)
- Wilmington, NC (4)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about biologic therapy and what is right for you.