Division of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Our Division of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is staffed by members who are each a leader in their field, excelling at providing expert diagnosis and treatment for patients with allergic and immunologic conditions. All of our specialists are certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, with all having additional subspecialty training in pediatrics or internal medicine. We work with patients of all ages to directly address allergies and improve comfort in every way possible, using extensive testing options, lifestyle modifications, medications, challenges, and more. Our physicians also lead Scripps’ internationally recognized center for Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease and Drug Hypersensitivity. From significant drug or food allergies to seasonal allergies, we take highly individualized approaches to patient care that leverage the latest scientific advances and therapeutics to improve their daily quality of life. We have a speciality focus in food allergy both at the clinical level (diagnosis, management and potential therapeutic trials) as well at the scientific level collaborating with researchers at the Scripps Research Institute and the La Jolla Institute of Immunology.
Featured Services
Flexible Rhinolaryngoscopy
Supraesophageal pH probe
Drug Desensitization/Drug Challenge
Food Allergy testing and Challenge
Allergen Immunotherapy
Extended Series Patch Testing
Skin Biopsy
Spirometry and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide for airway diseases
Comprehensive approach to chronic cough
Recognitions & Awards
SCMG Research grant recipients 2019 (and 2016) for 2016( Cook/ Simon and Namazy)
Scripps Clinic Chairman’s Award for Research (White)
Past president of the Western Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Drs. Jennifer Namazy and Katharine Woessner
Board Member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Dr. John Kelso
Committee members for AAAAI: Drs. Kelso, Namazy, White
Ongoing clinical trial for Peanut Allergy: intralymphatic peanut immunotherapy as a long-term treatment for peanut allergy (Drs Namazy and Simon)
World experts on aspirin and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (ASA/NSAID) reactions and management (Dr. Andrew White, Dr. Ronald Simon and Dr. Katharine Woessner)