Khaled Girgis, MD.
Dr. Girgis completed his medical degree at Cairo University and his Ph.D. at Southern Illinois
University. He did his residency and fellowship at Kansas University Medical Center. He is Board
Certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Girgis has been in private practice since 2003. Dr. Girgis has been the Medical
Consultant/Clinical Research Physician for numerous research studies involving allergy and asthma. His
areas of expertise include both common allergy-related problems such as asthma & allergic rhinitis as
well as rare disorders of the immune system. Dr. Girgis and his wife Sahar currently live in Leawood,
Kansas. They have two adult daughters.
Objectives:
ALLERGIC RHINOCONJUNCTIVITIS
*Current & Future Management
*Current & Future Treatment Options
At the end of this lecture, the attending audience should be able to:
1. Achieve a good understanding of the etiology of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis.
2. Understand the mechanism of allergic reactions and the economic impact of this prevalent
condition in the developed world.
3. Have a good knowledge of the treatment options including avoidance measures, medications,
allergen immunotherapy and future treatment options that could be on the horizon.