Dr Karl Baumgart

MBBS, PhD, BSc(Med), FRACP, FRCPA

Languages: English

Specialties

  • Immunology

Mater Hospital, North Sydney, NSW

Suite 7, Level 2
North Shore Medical Centre
66 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065

T: (02) 9439 9360

F: (02) 9437 9297

Biography

Dr Karl Baumgart is an allergy specialist and immunologist with a special interest in how our individual genes can affect our response to a drug.

Dr Baumgart oversees testing for allergic and autoimmune diseases, as well as conducting DNA testing, genetic testing and pharmacogenomic testing.

After graduating from The University of Sydney, Karl trained in clinical immunology and allergy at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He completed extensive research into the immunology of infectious diseases and obtained his PhD from the University of Sydney in 1996.

Dividing his time between the laboratory and clinical practice, Karl is also dedicated to improving patient care. He is an active member and one time President (2005–6) of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy.

Better and fairer care. Always.

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