Allergy and immunology specialists at Riley Children’s Health are expertly trained in the management and treatment of pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology issues. Our board certified physicians offer the latest diagnostic methods and treatments delivered in a safe and comfortable manner to children dealing with the challenges of allergic conditions. ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
■ Riley Children’s participates in five clinical trials and multiple studies investigating the role of the airway microbiome in the development of allergic disease. ■ Our program participates in PARK (Preventing Asthma in High Risk Kids), a multicenter clinical study led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to investigate the impact of omalizumab to prevent severe asthma and new allergies in preschool-age children. ■ Riley Children’s is one of the leading U.S. sites involved in the study of a proprietary probiotic to prevent the development of allergic conditions in infants.
DIRECTOR Girish V. Vitalpur, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Vitalpur on Doximity.
PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS
Specialized programs High-Risk Asthma Program
■ Recognized for distinction in clinical care by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE); performs more food challenges than any other program in Indiana ■ Member of the Jeffrey Modell Centers Network for treatment and research related to primary immunodeficiency diseases ■ Indiana’s only multidisciplinary program for eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases ■ Partners with the Indiana Department of Health to analyze all abnormal newborn screenings for severe combined immune deficiencies (SCIDs)
This collaborative program addresses the medical and social needs of children and families with severe asthma. > READ more about the program. Immunogenetics Program Children with complex immune disorders receive the latest guidance from an immunologist, a geneticist and a genetic counselor. Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Digestive Diseases Program Our multidisciplinary program allows children to see a pediatric allergist, gastroenterologist and dietitian during the same visit. Immune Dysregulation Program This multidisciplinary program combines experts from rheumatology, immunology, hematology and infectious diseases to guide children with complex immune disorders.
6 board certified physicians
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NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: June 2023 Body Mass Index in Relation to
Symptom Presentation on Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children Pediatric Pulmonology: July 2023 Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Hypersensitivity in a Pediatric Severe Asthmatic Population The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: August 2023 Childhood Respiratory Viral Infections and the Microbiome Blood Advances: February 2024 Clinical, Immunological Features, Treatments and Outcomes of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in Patients with RAG Deficiency
Professional organization affiliations American Academy of Pediatrics – Section on Allergy and Immunology Girish V. Vitalpur, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Jay J. Jin, MD, PhD, FAAAAI Simran K. Jutla, MD Kirsten M. Kloepfer, MD, MS, FAAAAI Nurcicek Padem, MD, MS Craig D. Sewell, DO Girish V. Vitalpur, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI
The inpatient penicillin allergy de-labeling protocol at Riley Children’s is used in hospitals across Indiana.
New Patient Volume: 2021 – 2023
Allergy
Immunology
Food Challenges Conducted: 2020 – 2023
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Clinical Immunology Society Jay J. Jin, MD, PhD, FAAAAI Nurcicek Padem, MD, MS
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Riley Children’s is a core member of the Severe Pediatric Asthma Consortium, a group focused on developing best practice guidelines and cultivating research initiatives.
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Annual Report 2023 – 2024
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