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Fortunately, the UC Davis Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology offers expert, effective care for a wide variety of conditions. Many of these disorders mimic each other, and their causes can be difficult to pinpoint, but our board-certified physicians have expertise in diagnosing complex conditions and developing personalized, targeted treatment plans.</p> <p>Our clinicians have encountered a wide variety of allergic and immunologic disorders. 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