Allergy & Immunology

Message from the Division Director

From left to right: Christopher Codispoti, MD, PhD, Sarah Nimri, MD, Mahboobeh Mahdavinia, MD, PhD, Ekta Perera, MD, Susan Pacheco, MD

Greetings from the Division of Allergy/Immunology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston! Our division, nestled within the Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, boasts a rich heritage of clinical excellence, educational innovation, and scholarly research. Our new division has been founded with a vision of excellence in academia. We take pride in being a patient-first, inclusive, and synergistic team of healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, advocates, and supportive colleagues. As the founding Chief, leading this remarkable team is my distinct privilege.

This is an exciting era for Allergy/Immunology, marked by rapid advancements in our understanding of the molecular and epidemiological underpinnings of immunological disorders. We are at the forefront of the field, utilizing increasingly sophisticated diagnostic and treatment modalities, including genetic diagnostic tools, cutting-edge biologic therapies for conditions such as asthma, food allergy, chronic rhinosinusitis, urticaria, eosinophilic esophagitis, eczema, and immunodeficiency. Additionally, groundbreaking immunotherapies for food and environmental allergies are part of our arsenal. Our multidisciplinary approach to patient care includes consultation with the patient’s primary care providers and different subspecialists if needed, which facilitates the optimization of care and the development of an optimal care plan.

Our mission extends beyond treatment; we aim to educate our patients, and prevent allergic diseases like eczema, food allergy, and asthma while effectively diagnosing and managing severe immune deficiencies through early screening and intervention strategies.

We warmly invite you to explore and engage with our division’s endeavors in education, research, advocacy, and clinical care. Your interest and involvement are highly valued. Please feel free to connect with us—we are eager to share our journey with you!

With warm regards,

Mahboobeh (Maha) Mahdavinia, MD, PhD
Professor and Director, Division of Allergy and Immunology,
Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pediatrics
John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
6431 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030
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