Allergists and Immunologists - Gardner, MA

We found 2 allergists and immunologists in Gardner, MA. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Lawrence M. Dubuske, MD

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Adult Allergy & Immunology

358 Elm Street, Gardner, MA 01440

978-632-8408

hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma, allergies

Dr. Lawrence Dubuske works as a general practice and adult allergy & immunology specialist in Gardner, MA and Newton, MA. He studied at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.

"The doctor is off - gruff, eager to prescribe meds and not the bestside manner is lacking. The office staff is similar. I had a systemic reaction to testing - this is after the assistant never once checked in on me. It was a very scary experience that I would not recommend. Caveat: there were some staff that helped the through the experience; maybe some of the other doctors/assistants are better."

July 12, 2017
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Dr. Maria C. Castells, MD

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Allergy & Immunology

358 Elm Street, Gardner, MA 01440

603-432-9513

Dr. Maria Castells is a specialist in allergy & immunology. She works in Gardner, MA.

What is Allergy & Immunology?

A physician who specializes in allergies, asthma, and other disorders of the immune system is called an allergist-immunologist or simply an allergist. Allergic reactions can cause a huge number of symptoms in the body, and allergy-immunology specialists treat a wide variety of problems, including:

Allergies affecting the respiratory tract, such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma.
Allergies affecting the skin, such as eczema, hives, welts, and allergic rashes.
Adverse reactions to substances such as foods, drugs and vaccines, or stinging insects.
Autoimmune diseases, where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. Some examples are rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system attacks the joints; celiac disease, where the lining of the small intestine is damaged; and Sjogren's syndrome, where the glands producing tears and saliva are attacked.
Certain diseases of the immune system, such as antibody deficiencies, primary immunodeficiency disease, or in some cases, HIV.

During a visit to an allergist-immunologist, the physician may perform allergy testing to identify which substances are causing the allergic reactions. An important part of the care they provide is prevention education, where patients with allergies learn how to decrease their exposure to problematic substances and control their symptoms of allergic reaction. Allergists might prescribe medication, such as inhaled corticosteroids or beta agonists for asthma. They may also provide immunotherapy, where small amounts of the problem allergen are given via injection to the patient and the amount is increased slowly over time. The shots help the body get used to the allergen and train the immune system to react appropriately to it without causing problem symptoms.

Immune disorders can range from making patients uncomfortable to being life-threatening, and they are becoming more common. Allergy-Immunology is a quickly growing field.

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