Our Approach to Immunologic Diseases
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care brings together a world-renowned team of immunologists, pulmonologists, rheumatologists and dermatologists to provide integrated care for diseases affecting the immune system. As the first and only program of its kind in the tristate area, our Immunologic Diseases Center offers a patient-centered approach to diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of immunologic disorders, from allergic conditions and rheumatic diseases to autoimmune thyroid disorders, inflammatory bowel disease and severe asthma.
Why Choose Montefiore Einstein?
Our Division of Allergy and Immunology is a national referral center for complex cases, including drug allergies, immune deficiencies and local allergic rhinitis. We are one of the first centers to offer sublingual immunotherapy drops, with our own mixing lab for sublingual drops, allergy shots and patch tests. We are the only center in the area to perform nasal challenges to diagnose local allergic rhinitis and the only outpatient chemotherapy desensitization program in the region.
Montefiore Einstein is ranked in the top 1% of all U.S. hospitals for pulmonology and lung surgery according to U.S. News & World Report.
As a leader in advanced research and treatment of rheumatic diseases, the Division of Rheumatology delivers rare multispecialty collaborations, nationally recognized point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostics, as well as access to leading-edge clinical trials and transformative therapies.
For over 50 years, the Division of Dermatology at Montefiore Einstein has been dedicated to preventing and treating skin diseases and disorders through compassionate patient care and innovative research.
Broad Interdisciplinary Expertise for the Challenges of Immunological Disorders
Immunologic disorders can be particularly challenging to diagnose and treat because they often affect many body systems and functions at once. Our interdisciplinary team of board certified physicians works hand in hand across specialties, combining expertise in allergy and immunology, rheumatology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and pulmonology to address conditions that affect multiple body systems simultaneously. Using state-of-the-art diagnostics and the most advanced therapies, we develop personalized treatment plans that integrate all the services you need, from a thorough evaluation to innovative treatment and long-term symptom management, helping you live a fuller, healthier life.
We’ll coordinate any additional care or specialized services you may need, bringing together experts from across our health system to ensure your care is fully integrated and comprehensive.
Immunologic Disease Services We Offer
Our comprehensive approach addresses the complex nature of immunologic diseases through specialized programs that bring together the right combination of experts for your specific condition. From advanced diagnostics to innovative therapies, we provide personalized care plans designed to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care asthma specialists work closely with pulmonologists and allergists to effectively diagnose and treat patients with severe asthma. We offer on-site testing for environmental and nonallergic irritants, as well as evaluation for occupational or workplace-related asthma. No matter the cause, our experienced physicians create long-term asthma management plans tailored to your needs, helping you spend less time worrying about symptoms and more time enjoying life.
The Immunologic Diseases Center provides comprehensive, ongoing treatment for patients with Hashimoto’s disease and Graves’ disease, conditions that can cause the thyroid gland to be underactive or overactive. Because early diagnosis and treatment is critical for avoiding complications, our endocrinology specialists work in partnership with immunologists to develop individualized care plans quickly. This comprehensive, precision approach helps patients manage symptoms of these lifelong conditions and protect their long-term health.
We’ll coordinate any additional care or specialized services you may need, bringing together experts from across our health system to ensure your care is fully integrated and comprehensive.
Patients with chronic inflammation of the digestive tract due to Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis receive a thorough evaluation, guidance and personalized treatment from our gastroenterology and immunology teams. Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care offers the latest biologic therapies that have revolutionized IBD treatment, helping to reduce inflammation, manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Our collaborative approach ensures both the gastrointestinal and immune aspects of these conditions are addressed.
We’ll coordinate any additional care or specialized services you may need, bringing together experts from across our health system to ensure your care is fully integrated and comprehensive.
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care’s renowned physicians provide expert diagnosis and leading-edge care for patients with a variety of allergies and immune response conditions, including those affecting the skin, airways, nose and sinuses. Our experienced teams are equipped to treat severe, life-threatening allergies to foods and environmental triggers, as well as chronic conditions such as nasal congestion, rhinosinusitis and dermatologic conditions such as eczema. Through comprehensive testing and personalized treatment plans, we help patients identify triggers and manage their allergic responses effectively.
Patients with reduced immune function due to therapies and medications for autoimmune diseases receive personalized care plans from our multidisciplinary clinic. Infectious disease specialists join our immunologists and other leading physicians to provide comprehensive screening, vaccination and preventative services, as well as infection management for patients at high risk of opportunistic infections. This specialized approach helps protect vulnerable patients while maintaining their quality of life.
We’ll coordinate any additional care or specialized services you may need, bringing together experts from across our health system to ensure your care is fully integrated and comprehensive.
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care provides patients with rheumatic diseases access to groundbreaking therapies and state-of-the-art care designed to reverse the inflammation causing the diseases and restore quality of life. When rheumatic conditions coincide with other immunologic problems, our multidisciplinary teams work closely together to address the full range of medical concerns, ensuring comprehensive care for all aspects of your health.
We’ll coordinate any additional care or specialized services you may need, bringing together experts from across our health system to ensure your care is fully integrated and comprehensive.
Immunologic Conditions We Treat
The Immunologic Diseases Center at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care treats a comprehensive range of conditions affecting the immune system, including:
- Asthma
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Crohn’s disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Eczema
- Graves’ disease
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Inflammatory myopathies
- Lupus
- Myositis
- Nasal polyps
- Panniculitis
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Psoriasis
- Pyoderma gangrenosum
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma and morphea
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Spondyloarthritis, including psoriatic arthritis
- Ulcerative colitis
Our Immunologic Diseases Center Team
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Aesthetics, Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Care, Behavioral Health, Cardiology, Comprehensive Weight Management, CT Scan, Dermatology, Ear, Nose & Throat (Otorhinolaryngology), Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery Consultations, Geriatrics, Immunology, Kidney Care, Kidney Pre- and Post-Transplant Care, Liver Disease, Liver Pre- and Post-Transplant Care, Mammography, MRI, Neurology, Neurosurgery Consultations, Nuclear Medicine, Orthopedics, Pancreas Pre- and Post-Transplant Care, Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Primary Care, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Ultrasound, X-ray