Referral Directory

Physician Contact:

M. Teresa De La Morena, M.D.

Hospital Contact:

Sabrina Tristan

Key Contact:

Drew Bird, M.D.
M. Teresa De La Morena, M.D.
William A. Neaville, M.D.
Indulekha Warrier, M.D.
Richard L. Wasserman, M.D.

Phone numbers:

214-456-2084
Fax 214-456-8317

Description of services:

Consultation in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of the following:

• Asthma
• Allergic rhinitis
• Food allergy
• Drug allergy
• Stinging Insect Allergy
• Atopic dermatitis
• Anaphylaxis
• Angioedema
• Chronic urticaria
• Chronic sinusitis
• Recurrent or frequent infections
• Primary Immunodeficincey

Procedures performed or problems diagnosed and treated:

• Allergen skin testing
• Allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots)
• Pulmonary function testing
• Drug desensitization
• Food and drug challenges
• Anti-IgE administration
• Immunologlobulin administration
• Rhinoscopy
• Patch testing
• Immune laboratory studies

Information for referral sources:

• A written referral from physician or referral source is required.
• Pre-authorization is required by some insurance plans.
• Patient instructions for specific tests will be provided when the appointment is scheduled.
• To avoid unnecessary testing, have the family bring relevant medical records, test results and X-rays to the appointment.
• Services are provided in close cooperation with the patient's referring physician.
• Diagnosis, evaluation and recommended treatment information is provided promptly to the referring physician.
  
  Please provide the following when calling to schedule a patient for a diagnostic examination:
• Patient name and date of birth
• Probable diagnosis or symptoms
• Insurance/referral information
• Physician clinical findings or symptoms which caused the patient to visit physician

Why Children's Medical Center Dallas?

• The Children’s Allergy and Immunology department provides specialized treatment of the pediatric patient.
• Physicians are certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• We provide specialized evaluation for pediatric patients who are difficult to diagnose.
• We provide a multidisciplinary educational approach to allergy-immunology patients.

Related Listings:

Asthma Education
Pulmonary Function Laboratory
Asthma Management Program

UT Southwestern Medical Center:

Allergy and Immunology Program

• Food Allergy Center
• Meet The Team
• Referral Directory