Our Specialist
Mark Taranto, Dr
BSc(ScSchProg)(Hons) MBBS FRACP
Paediatric Allergist & Immunologist
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About
Mark graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2005 and completed paediatric training at the Royal Children’s Hospital, where he subspecialised in paediatric immunology and allergy. He has recently returned to Melbourne following completion of a clinical fellowship in paediatric immunology at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
Mark enjoys working together with families and other health professionals and is passionate about achieving the best possible health outcomes for children.
Mark’s areas of interest include the diagnosis and management of food allergy, eczema, asthma and drug allergy. In addition, he has a particular interest in primary immunodeficiency conditions.
Outside of work, Mark may be found cheering on his team at the footy and riding his bicycle along the coast.
PUBLICATIONS
McWilliam V, Peters RL, Allen KJ, Dharmage SC, Ponsonby AL, Tang ML, Smart J, Perrett K, Tey D, Robinson M, Taranto M, Koplin JJ, Gurrin LC; HealthNuts and SchoolNuts investigators. SPT predictive values for the outcome of cashew challenges in children. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2019 Jul 2.
