Allergy and Immunology Care at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Allergies and immunology disorders can have a major impact on quality of life. At Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group, our board-certified specialists in allergy and immunology can help. We can treat a wide range of conditions, and offer leading-edge testing and treatment options in comfortable, state-of-the-art facilities.

We offer patient-friendly hours to meet the needs of those who need allergy shots before or after school or work.

We treat common conditions such as:

• Allergic asthma
• Drug allergies
• Eosinophilic asthma
• Food allergies
• Hay fever
• Hives
• Seasonal allergies
• Sinus problems

Testing and treatment options may include:

• Allergy patch tests
• Allergy blood tests
• Allergy shots (immunotherapy)
• Allergy skin testing (environmental and food)
• Aspirin desensitization
• Asthma testing
• Flu shots
• NUCALA administration
• Oral drug challenge
• Oral food challenge
• Penicillin skin testing
• Venom immunotherapy
• Xolair® administration

Meet Our Care Team

Farheen Mirza, MD
Allergy/Immunology
Dr. Mirza received her medical degree from Rush University and finished her residency at Rush University Medical Center. She completed a fellowship at University of Iowa, and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Mirza is a member of the American Academy of Allergy; American College of Allergy; and Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Her clinical interests include allergic rhinitis, allergy testing, asthma, food allergy, hives and sinusitis. She speaks English, Hindi and Urdu.

Locations

To learn more or to schedule an appointment with a specialist, please call Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group today.