Food Allergy Program (Pediatric) Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question The National Jewish Health for Kids Pediatric Food Allegry Program utilizes a comprehensive team approach that is often not available elsewhere. Our team of physicians, dieticians, nurses and behavioral health specialists work with you, your child and primary care physician to develop and maintain a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan. We feature nationally recognized food allergy physicians and National Jewish Health for Kids has more than 50 years of food allergy diagnosis, treatment and research experience. Additionally, National Jewish Health has been named a “FARE Clinical Network Center of Distinction” by Food Allergy Research and Education. Watch Videos on Food Allergies Food Allergy Infographics Are Fruits and Vegetables Making Your Mouth Itchy... Can Utensils Make You Sick Food Allergies vs. Food Intolerance Hidden Holiday Food Allergens View More Our Services The first step is a thorough history and physical examination. Additional services for evaluation may include: Allergen prick skin testing and other appropriate testing Nutritional evaluation and dietary consultation (including safe elimination diets) Food challenges may be performed to show that your child can tolerate a food and reintroduce it into their diet either because they have outgrown their food allergy or because positive testing may not represent clinical reactivity (or clinically relevant food allergy). Psychosocial services available to help integrate food allergy management into home and school environments. Evaluation for other allergic conditions, including eczema (atopic dermatitis), allergic rhinitis and asthma Customized, age appropriate patient education and action plans. Follow-up visits to address the changing needs of the patient. Doctors Divya Chauhan, MD + × Divya Chauhan, MD Divya Chauhan, MD, is an allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Chauhan is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Assistant Professor Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Jessica Hui (Beckman), MD + × Jessica Hui (Beckman), MD Jessica Hui, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Hui is a co-investigator of several clinical studies and performs laboratory research on the Origins of Allergy. Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Bruce J. Lanser, MD, MPH + × Bruce J. Lanser, MD, MPH Bruce J. Lanser, MD, MPH, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Lanser is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology. Assistant Professor Director, Pediatric Food Allergy Program Director, Pediatric Allergy Fellowship Program Department of Pediatrics Division of Allergy & Clinical Immunology View Full Profile Make an Appointment Mark Boguniewicz, MD + × Mark Boguniewicz, MD Mark Boguniewicz, MD, is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at National Jewish Health. He is in the Division of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Professor Division of Pediatric Allergy & Clinical Immunology Department of Pediatrics View Full Profile Make an Appointment Find a Doctor Clinical Trials Investigational Treatment for Food Allergies Understanding Allergy Development in Infants Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment Searching For Answers The second time Lillian Downs got COVID-19, she came to National Jewish Health. When infectious disease expert Jared Eddy, MD, saw Lillian before an antibody infusion, he realized that she needed a more extensive evaluation. Read More View All Patient Stories
Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders Make an Appointment
Searching For Answers The second time Lillian Downs got COVID-19, she came to National Jewish Health. When infectious disease expert Jared Eddy, MD, saw Lillian before an antibody infusion, he realized that she needed a more extensive evaluation. Read More View All Patient Stories