Department and Faculty
As one of the largest medical specialties of its kind, the Division of Allergic Diseases at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has a rich history as a leader in the research and treatment of allergic diseases. Specific clinical interests include bronchial asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, immunodeficiency, mastocytosis, anaphylaxis and other allergic diseases.
In any given year, the Division of Allergic Diseases performs approximately 100,000 diagnostic allergy skin tests and delivers treatment to thousands of patients, both at Mayo Clinic and in cooperation with local physicians throughout the United States.
The division's long commitment to the research and treatment of bronchial asthma dates back to 1950 when, immediately after the discovery of glucocorticoids at Mayo Clinic, several allergy consultants were the first in the world to demonstrate the benefit of these medications in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma.
From the program director
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. We offer an experience balanced between clinical work and research — our graduates go on to careers in academic medicine and community practice.
The clinical experience includes complex cases as well as bread-and-butter allergy. The research opportunities include patient-oriented and laboratory-based projects.
You’ll have the opportunity to train with many seasoned clinical faculty (pediatric and adult) and research mentors. Most importantly, you’ll work in a supportive, team-based learning environment.
We look forward to seeing you here.
Miguel Park, M.D.
Program Director
Faculty
Mayo Clinic's allergy and immunology specialists have expertise in asthma, allergies, and immunology. Learn more about our allergy and immunology specialists practicing at Mayo Clinic.
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Joseph Butterfield, M.D.Area of focus: Systemic mastocytosis |
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Sergio Chiarella, M.D.Areas of focus: Hay fever, rhinitis, asthma, chronic hives, chronic sinusitis |
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Rohit Divekar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.Areas of focus: Hay fever, inflammation, rhinitis, asthma attack, chronic hives, chronic sinusitis |
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John Hagan, M.D.Areas of focus: Asthma attack, drug allergy, rhinitis, hay fever, latex allergy, anaphylaxis, hives and angioedema, chronic hives |
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Martha Hartz, M.D.Areas of focus: Asthma, asthma attack, food allergy, childhood asthma |
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Elina Jerschow, M.D.Division Chair Areas of focus: Impact of immune cell subsets in polyp tissue on severity of aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) and nasal polyposis |
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Avni Joshi, M.D., M.S.Areas of focus: Bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, primary immunodeficiency |
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James Li, M.D., Ph.D.Areas of focus: Anaphylaxis, immunotherapy, organization development |
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Jenny Montejo, M.D.Areas of focus: Atopic dermatitis, childhood asthma, food allergy, hay fever, hives and angioedema, systemic mastocytosis |
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Miguel Park, M.D.Areas of focus: Allergic rhinitis, food allergies, penicillin allergy |
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Thanai Pongdee, M.D.Areas of focus: Drug allergy, anaphylaxis, Samter's triad, systemic mastocytosis, hypereosinophilic syndrome |
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Anupama Ravi, M.D.Areas of focus: Immunotherapy, chronic sinusitis, asthma attack, asthma, hay fever, allergy, eosinophilic esophagitis, childhood asthma, food allergy |
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Gerald Volcheck, M.D.Areas of focus: Anaphylaxis, hives and angioedema |
Advisers and mentors
The Allergy and Immunology Fellowship draws its faculty from the staff of experienced allergists and immunologists at Mayo Clinic. Advisers are chosen for their commitment to teaching as well as clinical practice and research. Many have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields.
Fellows have access to these individuals throughout the training period — with the opportunity to learn directly from some of today's best practitioners in allergy and immunology.
Visiting professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during noon and morning lectures and participate in hospital rounds. Fellows are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities.