Allergy and immunology specialists at Riley Children’s Health are expertly trained in the management and treatment of pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology concerns. 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 allergy and immunology conditions. ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
■ Riley Children’s 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. ■ We are involved in multiple clinical trials, including the peanut patch study.
Specialized programs
TOP DISTINCTIONS
High-Risk Asthma Program This collaborative program addresses the medical and social needs of children and families with severe asthma. > Learn more. 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 program combines experts from rheumatology, immunology, hematology and infectious diseases to guide children with complex immune disorders. Immunogenetics Program Patients receive the latest guidance from an immunologist, a geneticist and a genetic counselor.
■ Performs more food challenges than any other program in Indiana; recognized for distinction in clinical care by Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) ■ Indiana’s only multidisciplinary program for eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases ■ Member of the Jeffrey Modell Centers Network for treatment and research related to primary immunodeficiency diseases
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.
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
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 Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: October 2025 How infections and immune development relate to preschool recurrent wheezing and asthma Pediatric Allergy and Immunology: April 2025 A case of pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in an infant with incontinentia pigmenti Pediatric Pulmonology: February 2026 Early life food desert status is associated with alpha and gamma-tocopherol levels and infant lung function
■ Partners with the Indiana Department of Health to
Program Volume: 2024 – 2025
analyze all abnormal newborn screenings for severe combined immune deficiencies (SCIDs)
Allergy patient visits
Immunology patient visits 2024 805 2025 828
Oral food challenges
2024 6,851 2025 6,925
2024 381 2025 530
The inpatient penicillin allergy de-labeling protocol at Riley Children’s is used in hospitals across Indiana.
DIRECTOR Girish V. Vitalpur, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Vitalpur on Doximity.
Clinical Immunology Society > Jay J. Jin, MD, PhD, FAAAAI > Nurcicek Padem, MD, MS
6 board certified physicians
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