About Dr. Harvey
Dr. Tammy Harvey has been a practicing physician in the New Orleans area for the past eight years. She is board certified in Allergy/Immunology (2012) and Internal Medicine (2010). A board certified physician has fulfilled the requirements of a specialty board and demonstrates exceptional knowledge in a particular specialty. Dr. Harvey’s research interests have focused on the clinical effects of a vaccine in the treatment of recurrent infections. Use of this vaccine can improve immunity against certain Streptococcal infections, including ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia.
Education
- Allergy/Immunology Fellowship – LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
- Medicine/Pediatrics Residency – LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
- D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
Experience
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, LSU Allergy/Immunology Dept
- Research Position, LSU Allergy/Immunology Dept.
- Medical Director – Celebration Hope Center, Metairie, LA
- Urgent Care Physician – Pelican State Outpatient Clinic, Harahan, LA
- Medical Review Officer – Global Safety and Security, Metairie LA
Certification
- ABAI Board Certified in Allergy/Immunology 2011-2021
- ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine, 2010-2020
- ABP Board Certified in General Pediatrics, 2009-2016
- Louisiana State Medical License, 2007-present
Honors and Awards
- Patients’ Choice Most Compassionate Doctor Award, 2012
- LSU Medicine/Pediatrics Chief Resident Award
- LaHaye Eye Care and Surgery Center Outstanding Employee
- Millsaps College Second Century Scholarship
- Academic Excellence Award for Scholarship
- Dean’s List Scholar
Clinical Abstracts and Presentations
- “Circulating CD21 B cells are decreased in children with recurrent respiratory infections” Journal of Clinical Immunology, 2013
- “Guidelines for Practical Use of Departmental Patient Database for Clinical Research” Presentation, 2012
- InTech Selective Antibody Deficiency Chapter, 2012
- IDF Selective Antibody Deficiency Chapter, 2012
- LSU Research Institute for Children Presentation, 2012
- Jeffery Modell CME Course on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases, Presentation, 2010
- “Differing Clinical Outcomes in Thymoma with Recurrent Infections and Early or Late Medical Care by an Immunologist” American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 2010
- Louisiana Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Clinical Presentation, 2010 Children’s Hospital Research Day Presentation, 2010
- “Diverse Clinical and Immunology Phenotypes in Patients with Autosomal Recessive Hyper IgM Syndrome Caused by Mutations in the AICDA gene” American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, 2010
- Jeffery Modell CME Course on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases, Presentation, 2009
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American Medical Association
- Louisiana Osteopathic Medical Association
Some Patient Comments about Dr. Harvey
“Dr. Harvey is very understanding and compassionate. She never prescribes medicine unless you need it.” – MA
“Dr. Harvey was able to formulate a treatment plan that fit our needs.” – LE
