Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Allergy and Asthma Specialists in West Hartford, CT
Connecticut Asthma & Allergy Center has been dedicated to improving patient health for over 50 years. Founded in 1965 by Dr. Selcow, our practice has grown to include 8 providers across 5 Connecticut locations, offering specialized care for asthma and allergic conditions. Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and administrative staff prioritizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools and evidence-based therapies, including allergy shots, immunotherapy, and biologic treatments, to address environmental allergies, food allergies, and chronic respiratory conditions.With decades of collective experience, we maintain a commitment to patient education, timely appointments, and comprehensive follow-up care. Our practice emphasizes collaboration between providers and patients to achieve optimal outcomes, as reflected in our extensive patient testimonials highlighting professional service and effective treatment results. We continue to adapt to evolving medical standards while preserving the core values of compassion and clinical excellence established at our founding.
Services
Allergy Testing
Immunotherapy
Asthma Management
Food Allergy Treatment
Biologic Therapies
Penicillin Allergy Testing
Skin Testing
Spirometry
Venom Testing
Sublingual Immunotherapy
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of specialized experience in allergy and asthma treatment.
- Our team includes 8 board-certified providers across multiple Connecticut locations.
- We provide personalized care with evidence-based treatment approaches for chronic conditions.
- Our practice maintains extended office hours for patient scheduling flexibility.
- We utilize advanced diagnostic testing and immunotherapy options for comprehensive care.
What people say
Professional manner
Timely appointments
Thorough explanations
Effective treatments
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Allergy Shots
Allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy) gradually desensitize patients to allergens through regular injections. This treatment addresses environmental allergies and bee venom allergies by modifying immune responses over 3-5 years. Patients receive weekly injections initially, progressing to monthly maintenance doses after 5-6 months of build-up phase treatment.
Penicillin Allergy Testing
Penicillin allergy evaluation combines skin testing and oral challenges to determine true antibiotic allergies. Our specialists have safely tested over 4,000 patients, finding 90% can tolerate penicillin after comprehensive assessment. The 2-3 hour process includes detailed history review and supervised drug administration to confirm allergy status.
Sublingual Immunotherapy
Sublingual immunotherapy treats environmental allergies using daily under-the-tongue tablets or drops. This FDA-approved alternative to allergy shots works for pollen, dust mite, and mold allergies without requiring injections. Treatment duration typically lasts 3-5 years with demonstrated effectiveness in reducing allergy symptoms and medication needs.
Biologic Treatments
Biologic medications provide targeted treatment for severe asthma, chronic hives, and atopic dermatitis. These injectable therapies block specific immune pathways causing inflammation, offering relief when traditional treatments prove insufficient. Our providers specialize in administering biologics for conditions like nasal polyps and chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Spirometry Testing
Spirometry measures lung capacity and airflow to diagnose and monitor asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This non-invasive breathing test assesses how effectively patients can inhale and exhale air, helping providers develop personalized treatment plans based on objective lung function measurements.
People
Hillary Hernandez-Trujillo
MD
Board-certified allergist with expertise in asthma management and immunotherapy treatments. Provides comprehensive care for environmental and food allergies at multiple Connecticut locations.
Jason Lee
MD
Experienced allergist specializing in diagnostic testing and chronic condition management. Recognized for compassionate patient care and effective treatment of complex allergy cases.
Jasmine Abbosh
MD
Allergy specialist with focus on pediatric and adult immunotherapy. Implements personalized treatment plans for environmental allergies and asthma patients.
Gavin Schwarz
MD
Certified allergist/immunologist offering expertise in biologic treatments and food allergy desensitization. Maintains active involvement in patient education initiatives.
Wei An
MD
Physician with extensive experience in allergy testing and immunotherapy administration. Provides care across multiple Connecticut locations with consistent patient satisfaction.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in asthma, environmental allergies, food allergies, chronic hives, eczema, and drug allergies including penicillin reactions.
Do you offer allergy shots?
Yes, we provide subcutaneous immunotherapy (allergy shots) for environmental and insect venom allergies with customized treatment plans.
Can you test for penicillin allergy?
We perform comprehensive penicillin allergy evaluations using skin testing and supervised oral challenges with 90% negative result rates.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We participate with most major insurance providers - contact our billing department for specific plan verification and coverage details.
Are appointments required for allergy shots?
Yes, all allergy shot administrations require scheduled appointments to ensure proper medical supervision during treatment.
Do you offer sublingual immunotherapy?
Yes, we provide FDA-approved sublingual immunotherapy tablets and drops as needle-free alternatives to traditional allergy shots.
Reviews (4)
Imma DiMeo
Feb 17, 2022
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Don't use this office the staff is nasty and they charged me a $100 for not going to any appt because I was not feeling well. I don't recommend this office at all!
Christine Cordova
Mar 06, 2021
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Very poor service. Not patient centered. Not professional. I do not recommend this office for pedi patients. I am an RN and have not seen such an unprofessional office. Will not visit again.
Lea Hilton
Jan 03, 2021
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Horrible! Would never go back! They don't care about their patient and don't do complete tests. They almost killed me, when after giving me my shots, I went into anaphylactic shock.
Pia Briscoep
Mar 16, 2020
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I have had nothing buy good experiences with them. Dr. Rosen took care of my daughter before his retirement, Dr. Hernandez was great, and now Dr. Ahn. They have great customer service and my experiences have been great.
