Allergy & Immunology 

Expert Allergy Care for Adults & Children in Rochester, NY

Allergies can affect so much of everyday life, from your child’s recurring congestion or suspected food allergies to your own asthma, hives, or unexplained reactions. You deserve answers and a care plan that works for you.

At Dermatology Associates of Rochester, our experienced Allergy & Immunology specialists help children and adults identify potential allergy triggers, understand their symptoms, and explore personalized treatment options. Plus patients across the practice also benefit from coordinated care across all DAR’s specialties.

Now Welcoming New Patients, with expanded appointment availability.

Call (585) 272-0700 to schedule your appointment or request a consultation.

Not Sure If It’s An Allergy? Get Expert Answers. 

Maybe your child has a cough that keeps returning. Maybe you are constantly congested, dealing with unexplained hives, or wondering whether a reaction to food is an allergy. You do not have to identify the cause on your own before making an appointment.

Dermatology Associates of Rochester’s allergists can review your symptoms and medical history, identify possible triggers and when testing may be useful, and help you understand the next steps toward treatment. Make an appointment if allergy, asthma, skin, or immune-related symptoms are persistent, hard to control, or interfere with daily life.

Reasons to See an Allergist

• Sneezing, runny nose, or congestion that keeps returning
• Itchy, watery eyes or symptoms around pets, dust, or pollen
• Recurring coughing, wheezing, or asthma symptoms
• A suspected reaction to food or medication
• Frequent hives, eczema flares, itching, or unexplained rashes
• Symptoms that persist despite over-the-counter treatments
• Questions about allergy shots or other longer-term treatment options
• Frequent or unusual infections that warrant an immune-system evaluation

Your symptoms may have more than one possible cause. The first step is finding out what deserves further evaluation.

Allergy Care for Children and Adults

Whether you or your child are dealing with persistent symptoms or a suspected reaction, Dermatology Associates of Rochester’s allergy specialists provide evaluation and individualized care for:

• Seasonal and indoor allergies, including pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold
• Food and medication allergies
• Asthma, coughing, and wheezing
• Allergic rhinitis 
• Eczema, contact dermatitis, hives, and other allergic skin conditions 
• Eosinophilic esophagitis 
• Recurrent or unusual infections and possible immune-system disorders

Food reactions, recurring congestion, eczema, and breathing symptoms can raise big question. Our team cares for infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors, including evaluating suspected food allergies and offering individualized guidance on introducing common allergens.

And at Dermatology Associates of Rochester, we bring together multiple specialties in dermatology and allergy and immunology so you receive coordinated care and treatment from specialists within the same practice.

Schedule a Pediatric or Adult Allergy Appointment: call (585) 272-0700.

From Allergy Testing to Treatment: What to Expect

Your first visit begins with a conversation about your symptoms, medical history, triggers, and concerns. If testing is appropriate, your allergist will explain which approach may help and why.

Our in-office diagnostic capabilities include: 

• Skin-prick allergy testing 
• Patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis 
• Blood testing when clinically appropriate 
• Food testing 
• Limited drug testing 
• In-office food challenges 
• Spirometry, peak-flow assessment, and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing for asthma

Treatment may include steps to reduce allergen exposure, medication, allergy shots or other immunotherapy, asthma management, or advanced therapies when appropriate. Your care plan will reflect your symptoms, goals, and test results.

Your allergist will determine which tests can provide useful information for your individual situation. Some tests can take place during an initial appointment, while others require advance preparation or a separate visit. 

NOTE: Some tests require preparation or another visit. Ask our team about medication instructions before testing, and do not stop prescribed treatment without your clinician’s guidance.

Read to explore allergy testing or treatment? Call (585) 272-0700 to schedule your appointment.

Expert Care, Centered on You and Your Family

At the core of Dermatology Associates of Rochester’s Allergy & Immunology team are three physicians who provide care for patients of all ages.

Meet Our Allergy and Immunology Specialists

Anitha Shrikhande, MD, MPH, is a board-certified allergy and immunology specialist with more than 20 years of clinical experience caring for adults and children. She has particular expertise in contact dermatitis and allergic skin disease and enjoys treating conditions that cross the spectrum of dermatology and allergy. Her clinical interests include hives, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and other allergic and immunologic conditions.

Jennifer Battaglia, MD, MS, is an allergy and immunology specialist with a strong background in pediatric care. She completed her pediatrics residency and allergy and immunology fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center and provides comprehensive, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs and goals. Her research has explored the relationship between atopic dermatitis and food allergy as well as patterns of food allergy presentation in infancy.

Mehek Mehta, MD, provides comprehensive allergy and immunology care as a member of our Allergy & Immunology team. 

Together, our allergists provide evaluation, testing, treatment, and ongoing management for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions. 

Ready for Answers? Let’s Take the Next Step.

Dermatology Associates of Rochester is currently welcoming new allergy and immunology patients. And appointments may be available sooner than you think.

Note: most patients can schedule directly without a physician referral, although some insurance plans may require one. 

Call our office today at (585) 272-0700 or request a consultation using the online form.

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Commonly Asked Questions About Allergy Appointments

Does my child need allergy testing?

Possibly but not necessarily. Your allergist will first review the symptoms and history, then recommend testing only when it would help guide care.

Will testing happen at the first appointment?

It depends on the type of test and any preparation required. Some testing is scheduled separately.

Do I need a referral?

Many patients can schedule directly but your insurance plan may require a referral. Call us at (585) 272-0700 with questions.

Is Dermatology Associates of Rochester accepting new pediatric and adult allergy patients?

Yes, We are welcoming new pediatric and adult patients. Call (585) 272-0700 to learn about current appointment availability.