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Melinda (Mcneal) Rathkopf, MD, Allergy & Immunology, Atlanta, GA

Melinda Mcneal (Mcneal) Rathkopf MD MBA

Allergy & Immunology•Atlanta, GA

Pediatric Asthma & Allergic Conditions

Medical Director of Allergy, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Associate Professor of Pediatrics Division of Allergy and Immunology Emory University School of Medicine

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  • 2174 N Druid Hills RdAtlanta, GA 30329

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Summary

  • Melinda (Mcneal) Rathkopf, MD, is an Allergy and Immunology specialist based in Atlanta, GA, with a focus on pediatric asthma and allergic conditions. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1997, completed her pediatrics residency at Keesler Medical Center, and an Allergy and Immunology fellowship at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium. Dr. Rathkopf serves as the Medical Director at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and an Associate Professor at Emory University School of Medicine. Her extensive experience includes work at various medical centers, and her expertise encompasses asthma, food allergy, and drug hypersensitivity. She has several publications in reputable journals and has received multiple awards, including the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Education & Training

  • San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
    San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 2002 - 2004
  • Keesler Medical Center
    Keesler Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 2000
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1997
  • GA Institute of Technology
    GA Institute of TechnologyBS, Applied Biology, 1990 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2000 - 2028
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1998 - 2001
  • Allergy & Immunology
    American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Poster Award Winner – 2nd Place 59th Medical Wing, 2004
  • Best Case Presentation Association of Uniformed Services Allergist and Immunologists, 2004
  • 2nd Place Fellow in Clinical Science San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium, 2004

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Review of Published Studies Using Interactive Internet Tools or Mobile Devices to Improve Asthma Knowledge or Health Outcomes  
    Mosnaim GS, Powell LH, Rathkopf M, Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonology
  • A Ten-Year-Old with Chronic Cough.  
    Rans-Nigro TS, Rathkopf, MM, Sebold CR, Pediatr All Asthma Immunol 2006;19(1): 36-43
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency: A Case Report and Literature Review.  
    Moore LM, Rathkopf M, Napoli DC, Pediatr All Asthma Immunol 2004;17(3):216-225

Books/Book Chapters

  • Practice Management Resource Guide. 
    Chapter: Getting Started/What To Do First 
    Rathkopf, M.MEdition 3,
  • Practice Management Resource Guide. 
    Chapter: Identifying and Pursuing Established Practice Opportunities 
    Rathkopf, M.MEdition 3,
  • Practice Management Resource Guide. 
    Chapter: Common Clinical and Office Operational Procedures 
    Rathkopf, M.MEdition 3,

Abstracts/Posters

  • Marked enhancement of the immune response to BioThrax® (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed) by the TLR9 agonist CPG 7909 in healthy volunteers.
    Rynkiewicz D, Rathkopf M, Sim I et al, Vaccine 2011 Aug 26;29(37):6313-20
  • Anaplylaxis from the Influenza Vaccine.
    Coop C, Balanon S, White K, Whisman B, Rathkopf M, Ann Allergy, Asthma, and Immunol 2008; 100:A35
  • Seal and Whale Meat: A Newly Recognized Food Allergy.
    Moore LM, Demain JG, Sanner CJ, Whisman B, Rathkopf MM, J Allergy Clin Immunol 2006;117(2):S45

Lectures

  • Difficult Cases – Insect Venom Allergy. 
    American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2006 Annual Meeting
  • Difficult Cases – NonIgE-Mediated Food Allergy. 
    American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2009 Annual Meeting
  • Allergy Practice Options; Starting in Practice; Changing Practices, Changing Careers. 
    American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2009 Practice Management Workshop

Other

  • Food Allergy and Formula Selection. 
    Rathkopf, M.M, AK WIC Program

Authored Content

  • Why I Am Optimistic After AAAAI 2023March 2023
  • AAAAI 2021: Some Pain, A Lot of ProgressMarch 2021

Press Mentions

  • Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI President
    Cherie Zachary, MD, Installed as ACAAI PresidentOctober 31st, 2025
  • ‘You’re Not Alone’: Recognizing, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Women Physicians
    ‘You’re Not Alone’: Recognizing, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Women PhysiciansAugust 7th, 2025
  • Top News of August: FDA Neffy Approval, Women’s Asthma Health, APA-AAI Conference, More
    Top News of August: FDA Neffy Approval, Women’s Asthma Health, APA-AAI Conference, MoreSeptember 3rd, 2024

Committees

  • Vice Chair, Practice Management Committee of AAAAI
  • Vice Chair, Health Information, Technology and Education Committee of AAAAI

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