Weihong Zheng, M.D., FAAAAI, FACAAI
Dr. Weihong Zheng specializes in Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology. She is certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
Dr. Zheng received her MS from Northeastern University and her MD from China Medical School. She underwent postdoctoral training at Dana–Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. She previously worked as an internist for Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She then completed her Allergy and Immunology fellowship at the prestigious National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado, where she worked with world-renowned mentors in the research and treatment of allergies, asthma and atopic dermatitis.
Dr. Zheng worked at the Allergy Division of Tufts Medical Center with the academic appointment of Assistant Professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Zheng is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and MetroWest Medical Center. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (FAAAAI) and a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (FACAAI).
Dr. Zheng has been honored with the Patient Choice Awards (2014-2016), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014-2016), Top 10 Doctor-City (2014) and On-Time Doctor Award (2015-2016).
In her free time, Dr. Zheng enjoys yoga, arts and fishing with her husband and two sons.
Publications:
1. Katial R, Zheng W and Alam R. The effect of aspirin desensitization on novel biomarkers in aspirin-exacerbated respiratory diseases. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010 Oct;126(4):738-44.
2. Zheng W, Deskin AC. Thimerosal in influenza vaccine: an immediate hypersensitivity reaction. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2007 Dec;99(6):574-5.
3. Katial R, Zheng W. Allergy and immunology of the aging lung. Clin Chest Med. 2007 Dec;28(4):663-72.
4. Zheng W, Lim A L and Powers-Lee S G. Identification of Critical Amino Acid Residuces of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase: Definition of the ATP Site Involved in Carboxy-Phosphate Formation Biochimica et Biophysica Acta 1341(1997) 35-48.
Anne Katsiroubas, BSN
Anne Katsiroubas is the practice Registered Nurse. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Since 2011, Anne has been working at Allergy and Asthma Center of Boston in Needham, where she specializes in allergy immunotherapy, skin testing, pulmonary function testing, and food challenges while ensuring patient safety. Anne believes in the benefit allergy immunotherapy can offer for the patients quality of life. She has a professional and personal relationship with the patients that she has cared for and seen over many years.
Rahiel Desta, Medical Assistant
Rahiel Desta is the practice Medical Assistant. She received her Medical Assistant Certificate from Everest Institute and completed her training at the Veterans Association Medical Center in 2009. Since 2010, Rahiel has worked at our clinic as the Medical Assistant, preparing and administering all allergy and asthma testing as well as allergy immunotherapy treatments. Previously, she worked at the Allergy Division of Tufts Medical Center for seven years. Rahiel’s calm demeanor and empathetic nature put patients at ease when undergoing procedures. She assists with patient education, empowering patients with the knowledge to improve their quality of life.
Natalee Huli, Medical Assistant
Natalee Huli is a third-year student at Northeastern University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience. She hopes to attend medical school after graduating. Natalee is passionate about patient care and building relationships with her patients, drawing on her clinical experience as a past medical assistant at BWH Psychiatry and her volunteering at Tufts Medical Center. She volunteers at Securing Safe Food, a nonprofit organization providing food security for individuals with food allergies. In her free time, she enjoys running, listening to music, and dancing.
Raha Favakeh, Medical Assistant
Raha Favakeh is a second-year student at Northeastern University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology with a Minor in Psychology. She hopes to attend medical school after graduating. Raha is committed to reducing healthcare disparities and expanding quality care access to low-income populations. At Northeastern, she is an Undergraduate Research Assistant at a Neuroscience Lab, a member of the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), and a member of the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS). In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, going on walks, painting, and hanging out with friends.
Vahishta Engineer, Medical Assistant
Vahishta Engineer is a second-year student at Northeastern University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Business Administration. She hopes to attend medical school after graduating and is also interested in global health equity. Vahishta strongly believes in meaningful patient relationships and is passionate about healthcare access, which she pursues through the Collaborative Healthcare Foundation. She is the logistics director and a dancer for the Rangila dance team, a member of the Women's Research & Engagement Network, and will start research at the HMS Moazed Lab this summer. She enjoys dancing, going to the gym, music, cooking, art, exploring Boston, and spending time with her friends.