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45 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Allergy & Asthma Care Provider in Knoxville
Allergy & Asthma Affiliates has been a trusted provider of allergy and asthma care in East Tennessee since 1981. Our team of board-certified allergists brings decades of combined experience in diagnosing and treating allergic and immunologic conditions for patients of all ages. We specialize in personalized treatment plans that address allergies, asthma, eczema, hives, and immune deficiencies through advanced diagnostic testing and therapies. With eight conveniently located offices, we offer comprehensive services including allergy skin testing, pulmonary function testing, immunotherapy, and biologic therapies. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our patient-centered approach, which prioritizes long-term relief over temporary solutions. We maintain rigorous professional standards, ensuring all testing and treatments are administered under the supervision of highly trained specialists.Our practice has earned a reputation as the region's leading authority on complex allergic conditions, serving as a referral source for primary care providers and specialists alike. We continuously invest in state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and stay at the forefront of immunology research to deliver evidence-based care. Our multidisciplinary team includes allergists, immunologists, and advanced practitioners who collaborate to address each patient's unique needs. From managing seasonal allergies to treating life-threatening anaphylaxis, we provide compassionate care that improves patients' quality of life while maintaining the highest clinical standards.
Services
Allergy Testing
Asthma Management
Immunotherapy
Skin Testing
Biologic Therapies
Pulmonary Function Testing
Patch Testing
Oral Challenges
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Board-certified allergists with decades of specialized experience
- Personalized treatment plans for complex allergic conditions
- 8 convenient locations across East Tennessee
- 24/7 emergency allergy care availability
- Comprehensive diagnostic testing and immunotherapy options
Services
Allergy Testing
Our comprehensive allergy testing identifies specific triggers through skin prick testing, intradermal testing, and patch testing. Board-certified allergists interpret results alongside detailed medical histories to create accurate diagnoses. We test for environmental allergens, food allergies, and contact dermatitis using scientifically proven methods.
Immunotherapy
Customized immunotherapy programs desensitize immune systems to allergens through gradually increasing doses. Our specialists administer subcutaneous treatments in monitored environments with 30-minute post-injection observation periods. Treatment plans typically span 3-5 years with maintenance phases every 2-4 weeks.
Asthma Management
Personalized asthma treatment plans combine pulmonary function testing with targeted therapies. We offer biologic treatments like Xolair and Dupixent alongside traditional inhalers to control inflammation and prevent attacks. Our approach focuses on both acute symptom relief and long-term disease modification.
Biologic Therapies
Advanced biologic therapies target specific immune system markers for severe allergies and chronic conditions. We administer FDA-approved treatments including Nucala, Fasenra, and Tezspire for asthma, eczema, and chronic hives. These precision treatments offer relief when traditional medications prove ineffective.
Skin Testing
Rapid allergy skin testing identifies triggers through controlled allergen exposure. Using plastic pricks containing common allergens, we detect reactions within 20 minutes. This gold-standard diagnostic method helps determine sensitivities to pollens, molds, dust mites, and animal dander in patients of all ages.
People
Don Ellenburg
Founding Physician
Board-certified allergist with over 40 years of experience. Founded Allergy & Asthma Affiliates in 1981 and established East Tennessee's Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. Served as Knoxville Academy of Medicine president and continues providing expert care.
Tim Frazier
Allergist
Certified specialist in allergy and immunology since 1994. Completed combined pediatrics/internal medicine residency and allergy fellowship. Combines clinical expertise with rural health perspective from Fulton community upbringing.
Andrew Singer
Allergist
Board-certified allergist with academic background from Indiana University and University of Michigan. Founded Volunteers Educating for Food Allergies and serves as Food Allergy Community medical director. Teaches medical students while maintaining active clinical practice.
J. Trent Ellenburg
Allergist
Osteopathic allergist specializing in pediatric and adult immunology. Completed combined residency at University of Mississippi and fellowship at University of Tennessee. Active in Southeastern Allergy Society and community youth sports coaching.
Questions
What allergy testing methods do you offer?
We provide skin prick testing, intradermal testing, patch testing, and oral challenge tests to identify environmental, food, and contact allergens.
Do you treat both children and adults?
Yes, our board-certified allergists treat patients of all ages from infants to seniors for allergy, asthma, and immunology conditions.
Are allergy shots safe and effective?
Allergy immunotherapy is administered in monitored clinics with 30-minute observation periods. It's proven effective for moderate-severe allergies when medications aren't sufficient.
What asthma treatments are available?
We offer pulmonary function testing, inhalers, biologic therapies (Xolair, Dupixent), and personalized management plans for both children and adults.
Do you have weekend appointment availability?
Yes, two locations offer Saturday morning shot clinic hours from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM for patient convenience.
What skin conditions do you treat?
Our specialists manage eczema, hives, allergic contact dermatitis, and chronic rashes using topical therapies and advanced biologic treatments.
Reviews (5)
Meredith Hodges
Mar 26, 2022
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The billing office is extremely unprofessional. I was billed for serums that were made AFTER I called and requested to have the service stopped. I tried multiple times to get in touch with this office and could not get anyone to call me back. When I finally did get in touch with someone, I was told they had no record of my call and I would have to pay the almost $800 bill in full. This seems negligent that better records are not kept on their end. The nursing staff and doctors are great at this office but I would not recommend using this office because of the shady billing practices being used.
Michael Kelly
Dec 08, 2021
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We have been going here with our son for around 4 years now and it has always been a great experience for him. They care about there patients and always put them first. I would recommend them to anyone I see
Stephanie Duncan
Nov 04, 2021
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Dr. Singer has been such a help to me and my little boy. He helped us figure out what was wrong and he continues to help guide us through this journey of food allergies and asthma. He is very caring and personable as well as knowledgeable. I appreciate his guidance so much! I recommend.
Houston Davis
Jan 21, 2020
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Our experiences with nurses were fine (it's obvious they are not trained to specifically work with children) but Dr. Singer was terrific. When it came time to pay our bill, we were put on a payment plan, which we greatly appreciated; however, we were suddenly charged with finance charges. Once I contacted the office, I was told that the explanation of a sudden "account review" charge "should have gone out with the bills" and that "there is a third party who does the billing." We never received a letter explaining this until I contacted the office to inquire about the situation. Although Dr. Singer is great, I recommend checking out other allergists before resorting to this one.
V. Gr Vgr
Nov 15, 2018
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Dr. Robinson is absolutely wonderful. I trust him completely with my son. And that says a lot. His staff is always kind and courteous. Never have I received a bill for some trumped up bill like some places do. They truly care for their patients.
