Food Allergy (Pediatric)

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An allergic reaction to a food occurs when the immune system overreacts to the food. Food allergy symptoms can be frightening for you and your child. It’s also frustrating when allergies prevent your child from taking part in normal activities with family and friends.

The Pediatric Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management Program at National Jewish Health for Kids in Denver, Colorado, brings together a team of nationally recognized allergists, nurses, dietitians, therapists and more. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, we have a comprehensive approach designed to provide accurate diagnosis and individual treatment for your child’s needs.

Our doctors are researchers, too, so your child will have access to the latest pediatric food allergy clinical trials and most effective treatments.

At National Jewish Health for Kids you’ll find:

Advanced food allergy testing
50 years of food challenge experience
Nutrition counseling and education
Evaluation for other allergic conditions
Continued follow-up to treat your child’s changing needs.

You will leave well educated about food allergies and with resources that will help you and your child throughout life.

National Jewish Health has been named a “FARE Clinical Network Center of Excellence” by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) – one of only 22 in the nation.

Learn more about our Pediatric Food Allergy Program.

Condition Information

Anaphylaxis
Egg Allergy
Food Allergies
Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
Milk Allergy
Peanut Allergy
Seafood Allergy
Soy Allergy
Tree Nut Allergy
Wheat Allergy

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Our Specialists

Bruce J. Lanser, MD

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Bruce J. Lanser, MD Assistant Professor
Director, Pediatric Food Allergy Program
Associate Director, Pediatric Allergy Fellowship Program
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology

Bruce J. Lanser MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lanser is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD

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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD Professor
Head, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Department of Pediatrics
America's Top Doctors 2013 - Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Donald Y M Leung, PhD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Leung serves as Division Head of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Carah B. Santos, MD

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Carah B. Santos, MD Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Carah B. Santos, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Santos is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD

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Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Brar is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
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Jordan Abbott, MA, MD

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Jordan Abbott, MA, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Jordan Abbott, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Abbott is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Mark Boguniewicz, MD

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Mark Boguniewicz, MD Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Mark Boguniewicz, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. He is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Patient Rating

4.7 out of 5 stars

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Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD

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Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Brar is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
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Donna L. Bratton, MD

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Donna L. Bratton, MD Professor
Catherine Kramer Foundation Scientist
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Donna L. Bratton, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Bratton is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Sanny Chan, MD, PhD

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Sanny Chan, MD, PhD Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Sanny Chan, MD, PhD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Chan is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Christine B. Cho, MD

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Christine B. Cho, MD Assistant Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Christine B. Cho, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Cho is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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4.9 out of 5 stars

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Ronina A. Covar, MD

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Ronina A. Covar, MD Associate Co-Director, The Cohen Family Asthma Institute
Head, Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Consult Service
Associate Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Ronina A. Covar, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Covar is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Pia Johanna Hauk, MD

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Pia Johanna Hauk, MD Head, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics
Associate Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Pia Johanna Hauk, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hauk serves as Head of the Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics.
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Bruce J. Lanser, MD

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Bruce J. Lanser, MD Assistant Professor
Director, Pediatric Food Allergy Program
Associate Director, Pediatric Allergy Fellowship Program
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology

Bruce J. Lanser MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lanser is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD

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Donald Y M Leung, PhD, MD Professor
Head, Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Department of Pediatrics
America's Top Doctors 2013 - Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd.

Donald Y M Leung, PhD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Leung serves as Division Head of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, MPH

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Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, MPH Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Nathan Rabinovitch, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. He is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
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Carah B. Santos, MD

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Carah B. Santos, MD Assistant Professor
Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Department of Pediatrics

Carah B. Santos, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Santos is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology.
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