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477 Cooper RdSuite 480Westerville, OH 43081
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Summary
- Dr. Basil Kahwash is an allergist and immunologist based in Westerville, OH, currently practicing at Ohio ENT and Allergy Physicians and serving as an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed his medical training at The University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2015, followed by residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, and a fellowship in allergy and immunology at Ohio State University Hospital. His practice focuses on asthma, allergic reactions, skin allergies, and internal medicine. Dr. Kahwash has contributed multiple publications to the field, addressing topics such as asthma incidence, allergic reactions, and eosinophilic conditions. He has been recognized with awards such as the Best Abstract on Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases from AAAAI and APFED and is an inductee of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Education & Training
Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2018 - 2020
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2017 - 2026
TN State Medical License 2020 - 2026
American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Abstract on Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases AAAAI and APFED, 2019
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, Inductee 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Iron Deficiency Associated Thrombocytosis May Reach Very High Levels in Children and Usually Shows Inverse Correlation with Hemoglobin and MCV: Report of a Pediatric C...Roopa Kodimyala, Basil Kahwash, Kathleen Nicol, Samir B Kahwash
Pediatric and Developmental Pathology. 2025-12-18 - Reply.Joshua C Halevi, Jeffrey Annis, Hiral Master, Basil M Kahwash, Evan L Brittain
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2025-08-01 - 5 citationsAssociation of daily steps over time with adult asthma incidence.Joshua C Halevi, Jeffrey Annis, Hiral Master, Basil M Kahwash, Evan L Brittain
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2025-06-01
Journal Articles
- Eosinophilic esophagitis: a brief reviewBM Kahwash, V Prasad, Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 9/1/2015
Abstracts/Posters
- Diagnosis of a combined immunodeficiency in an elderly patient with recurrent pneumoniaBrynne Underwood, Basil Kahwash, Kara Wada, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference, 10/4/2020
- Implementation of a Health Literacy Tool Among Caregivers of Children with Persistent AsthmaBasil M. Kahwash, David R. Stukus, AAAAI Annual Meeting, 3/14/2020
- A “Two-Hit” Hypothesis: Strongyloides Hyperinfection Unmasked by Corticosteroids in a Patient with HTLV-1Basil M. Kahwash, Jose Bazan, Kara Wada, World Allergy Congress, Lyon, France, 12/12/2019
Authored Content
- Eye on the Immune System: The ACAAI Annual Meeting Explores Management of Compromised ImmunityNovember 2022
- Lifestyle Counseling Works Best When All Health Care Leaders Work TogetherAugust 2022
- The Virtual ACAAI 2020 Conference: Everything We Loved About Past Conferences, Now OnlineNovember 2020
Press Mentions
Ep. 112: Managing Food Allergies in Babies and Toddlers (Ages 0–5)May 15th, 2025- Insights on the Benefits of Exercise in Asthma PatientsSeptember 5th, 2025
Committees
- Vice Chair, AAAAI Sports, Exercise and Fitness Committee 2021 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Clinical Immunology SocietyMember
- American Contact Dermatitis SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Arabic, Spanish
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