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Christine Rukasin, M.D.

  1. Allergist-Immunologist
  2. Internist
  3. Pediatrician
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Departments

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Existing patients

Christine Rukasin, M.D., is an Allergist and Clinical Immunologist who provides care for pediatric and adult patients with allergic conditions, asthma and immunodeficiencies.

Her clinical interests include:

  • Drug allergy
  • Patient education and shared decision making
  • Psychological impact of allergic conditions
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination of complex allergic or immunologic disease

In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Rukasin is active in the teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents and fellow.

Dr. Rukasin also cares for patients at Phoenix Children's Hospital and provides multidisciplinary care to patients with complex skin and immunologic conditions.

  1. Allergy
  2. Anaphylaxis
  3. Asthma
  4. Atopic dermatitis
  5. Chronic cough
  6. Dermatitis
  7. Drug allergy
  8. Eosinophilic esophagitis
  9. Food allergy
  10. Hives and angioedema
  11. Primary immunodeficiency
  12. Rhinitis
  1. Immunotherapy
  • Drug allergy
  • Patient communication
  • Food allergy
  • Asthma
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Quality of life in allergic conditions
  1. 2019
    Fellowship - Allergy and ImmunologyVanderbilt University Medical Center
  2. 2017
    Chief Resident - PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
  3. 2016
    Residency - Internal Medicine and PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
  4. 2016
    Chief Resident - Internal Medicine and PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
  5. 2013
    Internship - Internal Medicine and PediatricsSan Diego Medical Center, University of California
  6. 2012
    MDCreighton University School of Medicine
  7. 2005
    BS - MathematicsCreighton University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    Allergy & ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and Immunology
  2. 2016
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. 2016
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Mayo Clinic Teacher of the YearInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
  2. 2019
    Sam Marney Award for Excellence in Allergy and Immunology TrainingAllergy and Immunology Fellowship Program, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  3. 2018
    Best Fellow PresentationSoutheastern Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Regional Meeting
  4. 2014
    Impeccable Team Leader and TeacherCalifornia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  5. 2014
    Primary Care Clinic AwardPediatric Residency Program, University of California San Diego
  6. 2014
    Rising LeadershipCalifornia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
  7. 2012
    Alpha Omega AlphaBeta Chapter, Creighton University School of Medicine
  8. 2004
    Softball First Team Academic All-AmericanESPN The Magazine
  9. 2004
    All-Academic First Team (Softball)Missouri Valley Conference
  10. 2004
    Second Team (Softball)Missouri Valley Conference
  11. 2004
    Regional Tournament All-Tournament TeamNCAA

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    MemberVaccines Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberIntegrative Medicine Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
  3. 2022 - present
    TreasurerArizona Allergy and Asthma Society
  4. 2021 - present
    Faculty MentorVital Signs Mentoring Program, Creighton University School of Medicine
  5. 2021 - present
    MemberAdverse Reactions to Drugs, Biologicals and Latex Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
  6. 2019 - present
    MemberArizona Allergy and Asthma Society
  7. 2019 - present
    MemberClinical Immunology Society
  8. 2018 - 2019
    MemberHouse Staff Advisory Council, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  9. 2017 - 2019
    MemberFellows-in-Training Committee, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
  10. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
  11. 2017 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  12. 2014 - 2015
    MemberGraduate Medical Education Committee, University of California San Diego Medical Center
  13. 2012 - 2017
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  14. 2012 - 2017
    MemberNational Med-Peds Residents' Association (NMPRA)
  15. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  16. 2009 - 2011
    PresidentCreighton University School of Medicine Local Chapter, American Medical Women's Association
  17. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Women's Association
  18. 2008 - 2009
    TreasurerCreighton University School of Medicine Local Chapter, American Medical Women's Association
  19. 2001 - 2005
    Student AthleteNCAA Division I Intercollegiate Softball, Creighton University
  20. 2001 - 2005
    Student AthleteNJCAA Division I Intercollegiate Softball, Pima Community College
  21. 2001 - 2005
    Student AthleteNCAA Division II Intercollegiate Softball, Hawaii Pacific University

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