Allergy and Immunology
The board-certified physicians practicing at Children’s Health℠ have an in-depth knowledge of evaluating and treating allergies and immunologic disorders. Our team offers specialized care to help your child and family cope with life-threatening or life-altering conditions caused by allergens or immune deficiency.
Conditions We Treat
- Pediatric allergic conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Pediatric allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies)
- Pediatric anaphylaxis
- Pediatric asthma
- Pediatric atopic dermatitis
- Latex allergies in children
- Pediatric food allergies
- Pediatric food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES)
- Pediatric oral allergy syndrome (OAS)
- Pediatric common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)
- Hyper IGM (CD40L-deficient)
- Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDD)
- Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
- X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA)
- Pediatric allergies
A Collaborative Approach to Your Child's Best Care
The Food Allergy Program provides individualized care for peanut and other food allergies.
The Allergy Program offers testing and diagnosis for a comprehensive list of conditions, from nasal and sinus problems to allergies to bee stings.
The Immunology Program cares for children with immune system deficiencies such as DiGeorge Syndrome or common variable immunodeficiency (CVID).
When we met Dr. Bird, it was truly a life-changing appointment and an answer to prayer.
Our Allergy and Immunology team collaborates with other UT Southwestern specialists to address other areas that may be affected by allergies. These specialties often include gastroenterology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), pulmonology and psychology.
Evidence-based treatments, backed by research
Our treatments are evidence-based, meaning they are backed by research and clinical trials involving patients just like your child. As a major pediatric training hospital for UT Southwestern, the physicians who practice here drive advances in pediatric allergy. Your child may qualify for an open clinical trial, so please check back often to learn more about our current research.
Once we have identified your child’s triggers, a wide variety of treatments are available, including anti-IgE therapy to stop IgE immune cells from starting the allergic process.
A Collaborative Approach to Your Child's Best Care
The Food Allergy Program provides individualized care for peanut and other food allergies.
The Allergy Program offers testing and diagnosis for a comprehensive list of conditions, from nasal and sinus problems to allergies to bee stings.
The Immunology Program cares for children with immune system deficiencies such as DiGeorge Syndrome or common variable immunodeficiency (CVID).
Our Allergy and Immunology team collaborates with other UT Southwestern specialists to address other areas that may be affected by allergies. These specialties often include gastroenterology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), pulmonology and psychology.
Evidence-based treatments, backed by research
Our treatments are evidence-based, meaning they are backed by research and clinical trials involving patients just like your child. As a major pediatric training hospital for UT Southwestern, the physicians who practice here drive advances in pediatric allergy. Your child may qualify for an open clinical trial, so please check back often to learn more about our current research.
Once we have identified your child’s triggers, a wide variety of treatments are available, including anti-IgE therapy to stop IgE immune cells from starting the allergic process.
Grayson gives back after learning to manage his peanut allergyWhen Grayson was just 1 year old, he had an allergic reaction so severe that his parents brought him to the emergency room at Children's Medical Center Dallas.
Read More
A clinical trial helps a young patient with a peanut allergy prepare for adulthoodWhen Caroline was 3 years old, she was traveling with her parents and ate a pretzel from a snack bowl containing nuts in an airport lounge. Shortly after boarding the plane, a purple rash formed around her mouth. Her parents gave her Benadryl and didn't think too much of it.
Read More
A toddler and her family find expert care for a rare food allergyEsther is a feisty, happy toddler who looks up to her 7-year-old twin sisters, spends her days pretending to be a sheriff from one of her favorite TV shows and enjoys searching for worms after springtime storms.
Read MoreMeet the Care Team
Drew Bird, MDPediatric Allergist
Santiago Alvarez Arango, MDAllergy and Immunology
Jeffrey Chambliss, MDPediatric Allergist
Timothy Chow, MDPediatric Allergist
Arjola Cosper, DOPediatric Allergist
Rory Nicolaides, MDPediatric Allergist
Christopher Parrish, MDPediatric Allergist
Christian Wysocki, MDPediatric Immunologist
Nicole Soucy, PA-CPhysician Assistant - Allergy and Immunology
Maria Crain, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Allergy and Immunology
Brianna Sayre, APRN, PNP-PCNurse Practitioner - Allergy and Immunology
