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Biographical Sketch
Velma Paschall, M.D., currently serves joint appointments within Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital’s Section of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medical Subspecialty Pediatrics, and Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. She sees patients at Main Campus, Fairview Medical Center, and Hillcrest Medical Building.
Dr. Paschall is a Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and is board certified in pediatrics. She completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Her post-graduate training includes a three-year pediatric internship and residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals in Houston, Texas, followed by a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in allergy and immunology at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital.
In addition to her clinical appointments, Dr. Paschall also is a supervising staff member of fellows in allergy and immunology, as well as provides instruction in allergy and immunology for Cleveland Clinic residents.
She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association and the Cleveland Allergy Society for which she as served as President.
Dr. Paschall has been recognized for several years in “Best Doctors in America” which is an on-line resource developed by Best Doctors Inc. She also has been voted one of Cleveland’s Top Doctors by Cleveland Magazine.
Due to her expertise, Dr. Paschall has been an invited speaker and panelist and is an established clinical researcher. She has published multiple research articles in peer-reviewed journals, as well as having presented at a number of professional association meetings.
Her specialty interests include food allergy, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and eczema.
Professional Highlights
President, Cleveland Allergy Society, 2001-2003
Specialty Interests
Allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, inherited immune deficiency, insect sting allergy, pediatric asthma, pediatric food allergies, urticaria
Awards & Honors
Teacher of Year in Allergy/Immunology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 2011-2012
Industry Relationships
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As of 3/18/2010, Dr. Paschall has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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