Allergy
Telephone: 203-432-0093
Fax: 203-432-0095
Hours: MD by appointment
Location: 17 Hillhouse, 4th Floor
Our services | Appointments | Our staff | FAQs
Our services
The allergy clinic is a specialty service for YHP members and students who have hospitalization and specialty coverage. The allergist provides a comprehensive clinical review of your history in order to diagnose allergic disease. He and the staff work with you to manage your allergy symptoms.
Common allergies include allergic rhinitis, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, and severe reaction to a substance.
Your primary care clinician must make a referral to the allergy department.
Appointments
A referral from your primary care clinician is required prior to scheduling an Allergy appointment.
Our staff:
| Manager: | Patricia Stumpf, RN, MS |
| Staff: | Jose Calderon, MD |
| Fran Batesole, RN | |
| Ann Marie Cirkot, RN, BS, Health Educator | |
| Elise DeMayo, LPN | |
| Alberta Ferrie, LPN | |
| Rae Esposito, Administrative Assistant | |
| Marilyn Young, Administrative Assistant |
FAQs
- How do I get an appointment with the Allergist?
You need to see your primary care physician first, who will then determine if an allergy referral is necessary. - I am already on allergy immunotherapy, so how can I continue my injections?
Once your home allergist completes the required forms found on the YUHS Web site, you need to call 432-0093 and make an appointment with the allergy nurse. - How often do I have to come for allergy injections?
Allergy immunotherapy is given 1 to 2 times a week until a maintenance dose is achieved. - Should I get my allergy injection if I am sick?
No, not if you are ill with fever, rash, asthma symptoms, or have increased allergy symptoms. - What happens if I can't make my weekly injection because of illness?
Adjustments to your allergy injections will be made depending on the length of time since your last injection. - Do I still need to take allergy medication while I am receiving allergy immunotherapy?
Yes, it is recommended especially on the day of your injection to minimize local reactions.
