Mildred Kwan

Mildred Kwan, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, where she serves as Medical Director of the UNC Allergy & Immunology Clinic at Eastowne and Director of Quality Improvement. Her clinical and research focus spans allergy, immunodeficiency, and quality improvement in healthcare.

• Education:
  • PhD, Emory University School of Medicine
  • MD, Cornell University Medical School
• Key Research Areas:
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Clinical Immunology
  • Antibiotic Stewardship
  • Immunodeficiency Disorders

Her recent work examines secondary hypogammaglobulinemia, biologic therapy complications, and penicillin allergy delabeling to improve antimicrobial stewardship. Publications frequently address immune dysregulation, microbiome influences on autoimmunity, and diagnostic testing in rheumatology.

Scientific Awards

• UNC IHQI Improvement Scholars Program (2020-2021)
• UNC Faculty Physicians Award for Carolina Care Excellence (2019, 2020)

Dr. Kwan leads quality improvement initiatives targeting vaccination rates in immunocompromised patients and infusion reaction management. She specializes in chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma care.