Allergy and Immunology: Referral Directory

Physician Contacts

Drew Bird, M.D. - Food Allergy

M. Teresa (Maite) De La Morena, M.D. - Immunology

Indu Warrier, M.D. - Allergy/Asthma

Key Contacts

Practice Administrator

Program Assistant

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 problems diagnosed:

• Allergen skin testing
• Allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots)
• Pulmonary function testing
• Drug desensitization
• Food and drug challenges
• Anti-IgE administration
• Immunologlobulin administration
• 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 Childrens Medical Center

• 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.

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