Food Allergy Program (Pediatric)

The National Jewish Health for Kids Pediatric Food Allergy Program utilizes a comprehensive team approach that is often not available elsewhere. Our team of physicians, dietitians, 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.

Why Come to National Jewish Health

• Nationally renowned pediatric allergy and immunology doctors who specialize in food allergies
• Dedicated pediatric nursing and patient education staff
• National Jewish Health is the only Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) Clinical Network Center of Distinction in Colorado
• Appointments are available at our Main Campus in Denver and at our Highlands Ranch location

When to Schedule an Appointment

• When you're concerned about any food allergy and multiple food allergies
• To get strategies to prevent infants with eczema from developing food allergies
• To learn more about food allergies and how to manage them at home and school
• When you want to explore treatment options

Our Services

• Complete evaluation including a thorough medical history and physical examination
• Multidisciplinary team addresses all aspects of food allergies
• Food allergy testing including allergen prick skin testing and other appropriate testing
• Food challenges may be performed to accurately diagnose a food allergy, to rule out a true food allergy, to determine that your child can tolerate a food or when other testing is inconclusive 
• Behavioral health services are 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
• Immunotherapy (allergy shots) and biologic injections