Food Allergy (Pediatric) Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question 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. 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Brar, MD + × Kanwaljit K. Brar, MD Assistant Professor Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Allergy & 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. View Full Profile Make an Appointment Bruce J. Lanser, MD + × 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 View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Mark Boguniewicz, MD + × Mark Boguniewicz, MD Professor Division of Pediatric Allergy & 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. View Full Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars Make an Appointment Sanny Chan, MD, PhD + × Sanny Chan, MD, PhD Assistant Professor Division of Pediatric Allergy & 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. View Full Profile Make an Appointment Loading... View all (12) doctors specializing in Food Allergy (Pediatric) Find a Doctor Appointments & QuestionsPatient Education& SupportVisitingUsTests& ProceduresWays toGiveNational Jewish Health offers every patient access to a team of specialists dedicated to providing the best care possible. Make an Appointment Call 1.877.CALL.NJH Ask a Question | Insurance Information | Refer a Patient Our Patient Education Program at National Jewish Health provides many free educational opportunities and support groups to assist patients and caregivers with managing illnesses and chronic conditions. Living with Chronic Disease Download Free Patient Education Materials There are a number of written materials to support patient education at National Jewish Health. They include Understanding Booklets, Med Facts, Test Facts, Medication handouts and more. Free Education Materials Treatment Locations Highlands Ranch National Jewish Health for Kids Collaborating with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children National Jewish Health Main Campus View all locations Reasons to Visit The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked as one of the top two hospitals in pulmonology every year since U.S. News & World Report included this category in its annual “Best Hospitals” survey Ranked in the top 1 percent of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians frequently recognized as among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 8 percent of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to the latest clinical trials 120 -year history of focus on care, research and education serving thousands of patients with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Ask a Question | Insurance Information Many patients who come to National Jewish Health are trying to find answers to ongoing health issues. Our doctors use advanced testing to accurately diagnose our patients’ conditions and determine the best treatment plan. Allergy Tests Pediatric Food Challenges You can support National Jewish Health in a variety of ways. Learn about more ways to give to help us provide lifesaving care and groundbreaking research. Make a Donation Living with Food Allergies Living with a Pediatric Immunological Disorder Living with an Immunologic Disorder Are Fruits and Vegetables Making Your Mouth Itchy? You May Have Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) See More Clinical Trials Link Between Eczema & Food Allergies in Newborns Are you pregnant? Do you have a family history of allergic disease (asthma, eczema, environmental allergies, hay fever, etc.)? You may be able to help our researchers determine if your child and others are at risk of developing eczema and food allergies. Learn More View More Clinical Trials Patient Stories A food allergy miracle By the time Jack Littauer was four, he had already been rushed to the hospital four times for allergic reactions to food, once landing in the intensive care unit. By the time Jack and his family left National Jewish Health, the Littauers felt like a cloud had been lifted. Read More View All Patient Stories Make an Appointment Call 1.877.CALL.NJH
Clinical Trials Link Between Eczema & Food Allergies in Newborns Are you pregnant? Do you have a family history of allergic disease (asthma, eczema, environmental allergies, hay fever, etc.)? You may be able to help our researchers determine if your child and others are at risk of developing eczema and food allergies. Learn More View More Clinical Trials
Patient Stories A food allergy miracle By the time Jack Littauer was four, he had already been rushed to the hospital four times for allergic reactions to food, once landing in the intensive care unit. By the time Jack and his family left National Jewish Health, the Littauers felt like a cloud had been lifted. Read More View All Patient Stories
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