Anna Verde, PA-C, MPAS is a member of Summit Health’s Allergy and Immunology team. Ms. Verde specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with seasonal and drug allergies, asthma, eczema, immunologic and allergic skin disorders, and sinus infections. She is skilled in performing allergen testing and spirometry procedures, as well as preparing allergy immunotherapy extracts to treat chronic allergic rhinitis and oral immunotherapy for food allergies.

Ms. Verde provides compassionate care to patients, ensuring all concerns are addressed and medical knowledge is shared in a comfortable and trusting environment. “I like to approach each patient as if they were a family member—with kindness, concern, and with the best course of treatment,” she says. Drawing from her own positive experiences in interacting with medical providers, she takes pride in combining expertise and personal connection to optimize patient care.

Witnessing her mother’s breast cancer battle at a young age inspired Ms. Verde to enter the medical field and has been a driving force since. Her commitment to helping others also is her greatest reward. In her chosen specialty, it’s knowing she’s been able to help patients relieve their symptoms. “It can make such a life-changing impact in that patient’s everyday life,” she says. “I find that beyond fulfilling.”

In her free time, Ms. Verde enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, exercising, biking, engaging in multicultural activities, exploring the art of makeup, and traveling—especially to Italy to see extended family. She is a passionate supporter of causes and organizations that are advancing research and treatments for pediatric cancer and other childhood illnesses.

Ms. Verde speaks English, Italian, and intermediate Spanish.