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Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD

(40 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Allergy and Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: atopic dermatitis, asthma, sinusitis (sinus inflammation), and more.

534 Green Bay Road
Kenilworth, IL 60043

(847) 256-5505

Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD is an allergist in Kenilworth, IL specializing in adult allergy and pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1984 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD is affiliated with Private Practice and NorthShore.

Office Locations

Address:

534 Green Bay Road
Kenilworth, IL 60043

Some issues Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)

Also known as allergy shots, subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy is a treatment in which gradually increasing doses of an allergen are injected under the skin. An allergen is a substance that can bring about an allergic reaction. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander are the most common examples of these substances. When patients receive an allergy shot, their body produces "blocking" antibodies that decrease the immune system's sensitivity to an allergen, thus reducing their symptoms.

Before treatment is begun, patients and their doctors first have to identify different factors that trigger their symptoms. Then, skin tests are done to confirm which substances cause allergic reactions. Blood tests may be performed as well, but they are typically not necessary.

There are two phases to subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy: a build-up phase and a maintenance phase. The build-up phase lasts three to six months, during which patients receive shots with increasing amounts of the allergens once or twice a week. When the effective dose is reached, the maintenance phase begins and may continue for up to five years.

Although allergy shots are the longest-lasting and most effective allergy treatment available, they are not for everyone. If patients have heart problems, high blood pressure, or severe asthma, they should not be given allergy shots. The injections are generally safe, but they may have a little swelling at the injection site, which is normal. Rarely, severe shock-like reactions, called anaphylaxis, can also occur. Patients will likely be required by their doctor to stay for half an hour after their shot, so in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, it can be treated immediately.

allergy testing	2191
doctor visit	352
immunotherapy	310
injections	310
minimally invasive procedures	1912
preventive care	37
pulmonary testing	60
skin testing	2191
vaccines	37

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	143

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

allergy testing	2540
doctor visit	359
immunotherapy	273
injections	273
minimally invasive procedures	2279
preventive care	23
pulmonary testing	59
skin testing	2540
vaccines	23

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	140

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

allergy testing	1315
doctor visit	278
immunotherapy	228
injections	228
minimally invasive procedures	1165
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	66
skin testing	1315
vaccines	21

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	234

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

allergy testing	2973
doctor visit	312
immunotherapy	220
injections	220
minimally invasive procedures	2594
preventive care	19
pulmonary testing	83
skin testing	2973
vaccines	19

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	130

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

allergy testing	1292
doctor visit	243
immunotherapy	270
injections	270
minimally invasive procedures	1179
preventive care	22
pulmonary testing	81
skin testing	1292
vaccines	22

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	117

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

allergy testing	1239
doctor visit	217
immunotherapy	197
injections	197
minimally invasive procedures	1115
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	70
skin testing	1239
vaccines	13

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

allergy testing	995
doctor visit	187
immunotherapy	235
injections	235
minimally invasive procedures	998
preventive care	24
pulmonary testing	91
skin testing	995
vaccines	24

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	9
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

allergy testing	1957
doctor visit	257
immunotherapy	397
injections	397
minimally invasive procedures	1544
preventive care	24
pulmonary testing	74
skin testing	1957
vaccines	24

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

allergy testing	4608
doctor visit	662
immunotherapy	785
injections	785
minimally invasive procedures	3955
preventive care	26
pulmonary testing	307
skin testing	4608
vaccines	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD treated as an allergist in Kenilworth, IL were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	2125
doctor visit	319
immunotherapy	323
injections	323
minimally invasive procedures	1860
preventive care	24
pulmonary testing	99
skin testing	2125
vaccines	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	107
Male	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	43
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	59
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	27
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Private Practice

NorthShore

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.55 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kenilworth, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.	$4,697 PALFORZIA $370	$4,328
Aerocrine, Inc	$3,831 Niox Mino Device $3,831
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$3,028 EpiPen $2,972	Dymista $50	Perforomist $6
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,869 SYMBICORT $1,225	FASENRA $731	TEZSPIRE $325	BREZTRI $115	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $41	Other $433
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,636 NUCALA $767	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $335	BREO $324	AREXVY $56	ANORO $42	Other $111
Other	$6,847 DUPIXENT $1,357	XOLAIR $1,222	Auvi-Q $881	QVAR $306	QNASL $264	Other $2,817

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$11,840
Gift	$3,808
Consulting Fee	$3,450
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,454
Travel and Lodging	$1,220
Other	$136

Research Payments

Dr. Paul Finly Detjen, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $111,193.

Biography

Dr. Paul Detjen specializes in allergy & immunology. Patient ratings for Dr. Detjen average 4.5 stars (out of 5). He has indicated that his clinical interests include asthma and allergies. He studied medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.

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