Kara Wada, MD, is a quadruple board-certified physician in adult and pediatric allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine, offering a unique blend of expertise and empathy as a Sjogren's patient herself. Dr. Wada is a nationally recognized expert, sought-after speaker, and advisor, sharing her insights on invisible illness care, mast cell disorders, and innovative immunotherapy approaches.

She is the host of the Becoming Immune Confident and co-host of the Lessons We Didn’t Learn in Med School podcasts and a former leader of the Mast Cell Center for Excellence at The Ohio State University, where she served on faculty for 9 years. Dr. Wada earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed her residency and fellowships at The Ohio State University. She now leads her own direct-care practice, dedicated to empowering patients to achieve optimal health.