Allergy and Immunology

Forty-five million Americans suffer from allergies. Our allergy and immunology doctors in Kansas City provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for a wide range of allergic and immunological disorders. We also conduct a high level of investigative research into these conditions. The allergy and immunology specialists work to diagnose, treat and manage allergy conditions for everyone in the family. We offer pediatric allergy services in Kansas City and Prairie Village.

Our allergy and immunology doctors in Kansas City diagnose and treat a broad range of common allergic conditions, such as:

• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Chronic cough
• Chronic sinusitis
• Drug allergies
• Ear disease/infections
• Eczema
• Food allergies and food intolerance
  • Meat allergy
  • Egg allergy
  • Gluten intolerance/allergy
  • Milk allergy
  • Peanut allergy
  • Tree nut allergy
  • Shellfish allergy
• Hay fever
• Headaches
• Hives
• Nasal polyps
• Pediatric allergies
• Rhinitis
• Skin allergies

We also care for patients with immunodeficient and autoimmune diseases of the skin, respiratory, vascular and musculoskeletal systems. Many of our patients have been referred by their local primary care physician because of difficulty in diagnosing and/or treating the condition.

We approach allergy management as a collaborative effort between our team and our patients. Our testing and treatment methods allow patients to reach maximum therapy sooner and complete therapy in less time. We offer a full range of treatment for the management of allergies including:

• Immunology (allergy shots)
• Counseling on controlling your environment
• Dietary changes
• Minimally invasive and endoscopic sinus surgery
• Medication

As an academic medical institution, we are able to offer the most up-to-date, evidence-based care to patients with complex medical issues. This may include the opportunity to participate in clinical research or pharmaceutical trials, which can include new therapeutic options that are not available elsewhere. Learn more about our program.