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Asthma and Allergy Clinic

At the Asthma & Allergy Clinic, we care about you and your family by providing specialized services for all ages. Our team and facilities are always ready to handle any situation related to asthma or allergies. Under the leadership of Dr. Juan Valente Mérida Palacio, with more than 35 years of national and international experience in asthma and allergy care, we’ve become a trusted reference in our field.

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Dedicated to Your Health de nuestros pacientes

Every day, at the Asthma & Allergy Clinic we work to fight allergic diseases in Mexicali and the surrounding areas. Learn more about the different allergic conditions we treat and the advanced therapies we offer, provided by Dr. Valente Mérida Palacio and Dr. Pablo Mérida Rodríguez.

Useful Information for Patients

Do you sneeze constantly, experience itching, rashes, chronic cough, or nasal congestion—and have a family history of asthma, rhinitis, or atopic dermatitis (skin allergies)? Chances are, you may have an allergy. Let us help you get clarity and relief.

Our Mission

To bring better health to patients suffering from asthma and allergies through research, advanced technology, and up‑to‑date treatment methods.

Vision

To become the leading center for research, diagnosis, and treatment of asthma and allergic diseases.

Values

Patient-centered care Respect for people Honest, open communication Guidance and education for every patient Teamwork in everything we do

About
Dr. Juan Valente Mérida Palacio

Director

Dr. Valente Mérida is a Pediatric Allergist from the Faculty of Medicine of the UNAM with subsequent studies at the National Institute of Pediatrics and UABC. Within his more than 40 years of experience he has received awards from both national and international colleges and associations.

ALLERGIST, CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGIST – PEDIATRICIAN

SURGEON

School of Medicine

National Autonomous University of Mexico

Mexico City, Class of 1972-1978

MEDICAL PEDIATRICS

National Institute of Pediatrics

Mexico City, Class of 1980-1983

ALLERGOLOGY

National Institute of Pediatrics

Mexico City, Class of 1983-1984

MASTER'S AND DOCTORATE DEGREES IN HEALTH SCIENCES RESEARCH

Autonomous University of Baja California, Class of 2007-2015

AWARDS

– Honorable Mention in the Allergy Subspecialty

– Honorable Mention in the Master's Degree in Health Sciences

– Honorable Mention in Doctorate in Health Sciences Research

MEMBER

– American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (fellow)

– American College of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology

– American Thorax Society

– Mexican College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, AC

– Mexican College of Pediatricians Specializing in Clinical Immunology and Allergy (Past President)

– National Confederation of Pediatrics of Mexico, AC

– European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

– International Association of Asthmology – INTERASMA

– President of the INTERASMA Mesoamerica Chapter (Past Chairman)

– Mexican Representative at the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) 2005 to 2012

About

About

Subdirector

Dr. Pablo Mérida is a pediatric allergist from the University of Monterrey School of Medicine. He completed his studies at the Children's Hospital of the Star Médica Medical System, the Cléinico San Carlos Hospital, and the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. He has experience and studies in food allergies, driving innovation in this field in Mexico.

ALLERGIST – PEDIATRICIAN

SURGEON

School of Medicine

University of Monterrey

2001-2007

MEDICAL PEDIATRICS

Star Médica Private Children's Hospital

2012-2014

Specialty in Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Professional License 14164838

SUBSPECIALTY IN ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY

Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, Barcelona, Spain

AWARDS

– Undergraduate Internship, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

– Special Mention in Subspecialty from the University of Barcelona

– Honorable Mention in Undergraduate Internship from the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain

MEMBER

– College of Pediatricians of Mexicali

– European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Jr. Member)

– Mexican College of Pediatricians Specializing in Clinical Immunology and Allergy

– American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

Our Team

ADMINISTRATION

Cecilia Tanori

MAINTENANCE

María Nafarrate

RECEPTION

Judith López

NURSES

Morning Shift – Consuelo Baraja
Afternoon Shift – Paloma Ponce

QFB

Margarita Arámburo

NUTRITIONIST

Isela Gasca Valdez

Medical Diagnostics

We study and evaluate each patient’s medical condition using advanced, high‑tech processes.

Respiratory Functions

Comprehensive measurement of lung function.

Allergy Laboratory

Our specialized allergy laboratory allows for highly precise diagnostic testing.

Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic

To create an effective treatment plan, we first need an accurate diagnosis that identifies the root cause of your symptoms. Our clinic is equipped with highly trained staff and cutting‑edge technology to pinpoint the origin of your condition and provide the most effective treatment for a full recovery.

DISEASES

Over 25 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.

DIAGNOSIS

We carefully study and assess each patient’s medical condition.

TREATMENT

Once we establish an accurate diagnosis, we design a personalized treatment plan.

RESEARCH

We conduct medical research studies published in national and international journals.

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