Services
Dr. Kletz and Dr. Gondi treat both adults and children.
Some of the conditions that we treat in our practice include:
- Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) – pollen, dust, and mold allergies
- Asthma
- Sinus problems (e.g., sinus infections, sinus congestion)
- Pet Allergies
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Swelling (Angioedema)
- Anaphylaxis
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
- Eye Allergies (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
- Food Allergies
- Food Sensitivities and Intolerances
- Contact Dermatitis and Skin Rashes
- Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
- Insect Sting Allergies
- Medication Allergies [e.g., antibiotics, “caine” drugs (Novocaine, Lidocaine, etc.), IV contrast dyes used in radiologic procedures]
- Nasal Polyps
- Generalized Itching (Pruritus)
- Latex Allergy
- Eosinophilic Disorders (e.g., eosinophilic esophagitis)
- Immunologic problems (e.g., immune deficiencies, recurrent infections)
- Mast Cell Disorders
If you exhibit any of the following symptoms, they may be due to allergies:
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Itchy and/or watery eyes
- Post-nasal drip
- Wheezing and/or shortness of breath
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Headache (particularly around the sinuses)
- Sore throat
- Itching (Pruritus)
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Swelling episodes
- Rashes
- Snoring
- Decreased sense of taste and/or smell
Procedures and services performed by our physicians include:
- Skin testing
- Blood testing
- Pulmonary function testing (PFT’s; Breathing tests)
- Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy injections) for indoor and outdoor allergies
- Allergy Immunotherapy (Allergy injections) for stinging insect allergies (e.g. bees, wasps, yellow jackets, and hornets)
- Patch testing to help identify reason for contact dermatitis and skin rashes
- Food allergy testing
- Penicillin skin testing
- Oral challenges for foods and medications
- Testing for “numbing” medications (“Caine” testing) such as Novacaine, Lidocaine, etc. commonly used in dental and surgical procedures
- Latex allergy testing
- Xolair (omalizumab) injections for eligible asthmatics and patients with chronic hives (urticaria)
- Nucala (mepolizumab) injections for eligible asthmatics
- Fasenra (benralizumab) injections for eligible eosinophilic asthmatics
- Dupixent (dupiumab) injections for eligible asthmatics, patients with moderate to severe eczema, and patients with inadequately controlled chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
- Demonstrating the correct method on how to use asthma inhalers, peak flow meters, and spacers
- Demonstrating the correct method on how to use an EpiPen, Auvi-Q, and/or Adrenaclick self-injectable devices
- Testing for vaccine allergies such as the Flu (Influenza) vaccine followed by its subsequent administration
- Immune system testing
- Vaccination administration for the pneumococcal vaccine (“pneumonia shot”) (e.g., Pneumovax, Prevnar 20)