Allergy and Immunology
Our specialists treat allergies and immune system disorders in children and adults.
Personalized Allergy and Immunology Care for Patients of All Ages
At Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a multidisciplinary team of specialists works together to meet the complex needs of our patients and their families.
We realize that allergies and immune system disorders can affect each person differently. Treatment plans are individualized to help achieve the best possible results for each patient.
Inborn Error of Immunity
People with inborn errors of immunity (IEI) have immune systems that do not work the way they should. This means they can get sick more often, have trouble getting better, or may get stronger infections than other people.
These conditions usually start at birth and are often found in babies or young children. They happen because of changes in certain genes that can be passed down from parents to children.
Some immune problems are not inherited. These are called acquired or secondary immune deficiencies. They can happen later in life because of things like certain viruses, long-term illnesses, or medicines that make the immune system weaker.
Our team provides specialized care, education, and support to help patients and families understand these conditions and stay as healthy as possible.
Oral Immunotherapy Program
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital was the first in South Florida to offer oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergies, a breakthrough treatment that gradually helps patients build tolerance to foods that cause allergic reactions. Oral immunotherapy can reduce the risk of severe allergic responses and ease the fear and anxiety many patients feel about eating certain foods. The program is led by Dr. Nicole Akar-Ghibril, who also directs our oral food challenge program, which helps determine whether a patient is truly allergic or can safely tolerate specific foods. Together, these programs give patients and families more confidence, safety, and freedom in everyday life.
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Schedule an appointment with an Allergy and Immunology specialist
954-265-3030- Asthma
- Atopic dermatitis
- Autoinflammatory disorders
- Drug allergies
- Eye and nasal allergies
- Food allergies (nuts, gluten, etc.)
- Hives
- Inborn errors of immunity (IEI)
- Insect sting reactions
- Mast cell disorders
- Periodic fever syndrome
- Recurrent congenital infections
- Secondary immunodeficiency
- 22Q Multidisciplinary Clinic
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Allergy testing
- Clinical trials for investigational therapies
- Consultation and ongoing care
- Drug challenges / desensitization
- Evaluation of fevers of unknown origin
- Fully computerized allergy injections
- Genetic Testing
- Immuno-dysregulation response team
- Infusion services for immune globulin intravenous (IGIV)
- Oral food challenges
- Oral immunotherapy for food allergies
- Patch testing
- Pulmonary function testing
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Nicole Akar-Ghibril, MD Allergy & Immunology, Pediatric Immunology and Allergy -
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Christopher Chang, MD, PHD, MBA Allergy & Immunology, Pediatric Immunology and Allergy -
Yatyng Chang, MD Allergy & Immunology, Pediatric Immunology and Allergy
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