Welcome to Allergy & Asthma Specialists

Allergy & Asthma Specialists strives to bring the highest quality of allergy and asthma care in the setting of a personal and patient-oriented medical office. Our goal, simply, is to improve the quality of life for each and every one of our patients using the latest technology available.

Providing award-winning care in Northwest Indiana for over 20 years!

Thank you for voting Allergy & Asthma Specialists Dr. Sanjay Patel #1 Best of the Region for 2024!

And thank you for voting us a Best of the Region 6 years in a row!

Best of Times Region 2019
Best of Times Region 2020
Best of Times Region 2021
Vitals Top10 Doctor Award
Vitals Patient's Choice Award
Vitals On Time Doctor Award
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award

Welcome to Allergy & Asthma Specialists

Allergy & Asthma Specialists strives to bring the highest quality of allergy and asthma care in the setting of a personal and patient-oriented medical office. Our goal, simply, is to improve the quality of life for each and every one of our patients using the latest technology available.

Providing award-winning care in Northwest Indiana for over 20 years!

Thank you for voting Allergy & Asthma Specialists Dr. Sanjay Patel #1 Best of the Region for 2024!

And thank you for voting us a Best of the Region 6 years in a row!

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Sanjay C. Patel, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine

Dr. Sanjay C. Patel has over 20 years of professional experience treating the most complex pediatric and adult cases in Northwest Indiana. He founded Allergy & Asthma Specialists with the goal of treating the most challenging allergy, asthma, and immunodeficiency patients. He strives to provide university level of care in the comfort of a community-based practice. Dr. Patel is board-certified in both adult and pediatric allergy, asthma, and immunology. He completed both his undergraduate and medical school training at Loyola University in Chicago, Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern University, and fellowship training in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology at the University of California-Irvine.

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MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Jillian Dietz

Jillian Dietz is a family nurse practitioner and joined Allergy and Asthma Specialists in 2016. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, in 2006.

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Irene Torres

Irene Torres is a Family Nurse Practitioner and joined Allergy & Asthma Specialists in 2022. She graduated from Chicago Public Schools Practical Nursing Program in 1989.

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Gina Crusor-Price

Gina Crusor-Price is a Family Nurse Practitioner and joined Allergy & Asthma Specialists in July 2023. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Illinois at…

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Jana Voskuil

Jana Voskuil is a family nurse practitioner and joined Allergy and Asthma Specialists in 2024. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of …

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Monica Vasic

Monika Vasic is an experienced family nurse practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Purdue University Calumet in 2010. She then went on to earn a Master…

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Jillian Dietz

Jillian Dietz is a family nurse practitioner and joined Allergy and Asthma Specialists in 2016. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Purdue University in…

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Irene Torres

Irene Torres is a Family Nurse Practitioner and joined Allergy & Asthma Specialists in 2022. She graduated from Chicago Public Schools Practical Nursing Program in 1989.

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Gina Crusor-Price

Gina Crusor-Price is a Family Nurse Practitioner and joined Allergy & Asthma Specialists in July 2023. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Illinois at…

Jana Voskuil

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Jana Voskuil

Jana Voskuil is a family nurse practitioner and joined Allergy and Asthma Specialists in 2024. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of …

Monica Vasic

MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Monica Vasic

Monika Vasic is an experienced family nurse practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Purdue University Calumet in 2010. She then went on to earn…

Allergy Shots

When avoidance measures and allergy medications fail, consider allergen immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, or cluster immunotherapy (CIT), a more rapid approach where symptom relief is achieved in a matter of weeks. Allergy shots are injections you receive at regular intervals over a period of time to help your body develop an immunity to the allergen that’s causing you grief. This trusted treatment has been used for over 100 years. Unlike medications, our office uses this modality with the state of the art technology to eliminate your symptoms by helping your body become immune to your allergies using those same natural substances. It is the closest treatment option to a cure!

Allergy Shots

When avoidance measures and allergy medications fail, consider allergen immunotherapy, also known as allergy shots, or cluster immunotherapy (CIT), a more rapid approach where symptom relief is achieved in a matter of weeks. Allergy shots are injections you receive at regular intervals over a period of time to help your body develop an immunity to the allergen that’s causing you grief. This trusted treatment has been used for over 100 years. Unlike medications, our office uses this modality with the state of the art technology to eliminate your symptoms by helping your body become immune to your allergies using those same natural substances. It is the closest treatment option to a cure!

Skin Testing

Allergy Skin Testing, also known as scratch tests, are one of the most common types of allergy tests. It is a technique used to determine the exact substances causing your allergy. Along with your medical history, allergy skin tests may be able to confirm whether or not a particular substance you touch, breathe or eat is causing symptoms. Skin tests are safe for adults and children of all ages, including infants, and results are available immediately.

Information obtained from allergy skin tests are most reliable way of diagnosing allergies to airborne substances, such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. Skin testing may help diagnose food allergies as well.  Allergy skin tests are widely used to help diagnose allergic conditions, including:

Allergy Skin Testing

Allergy Skin Testing, also known as scratch tests, are one of the most common types of allergy tests. It is a technique used to determine the exact substances causing your allergy. Along with your medical history, allergy skin tests may be able to confirm whether or not a particular substance you touch, breathe or eat is causing symptoms. Skin tests are safe for adults and children of all ages, including infants, and results are available immediately.

Information obtained from allergy skin tests are most reliable way of diagnosing allergies to airborne substances, such as pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. Skin testing may help diagnose food allergies as well.  Allergy skin tests are widely used to help diagnose allergic conditions, including:

Why see an allergist?

Who is an Allergist/Immunologist? 

An allergist/immunologist (commonly referred to as an allergist) is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiency disorders. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems. In the United States, becoming an allergist / immunologist requires at least an additional nine years of training beyond a bachelor’s degree.

When should you see an allergist? 

If you feel like you’re always getting sick, with a cough or head congestion, it’s time to see an allergist. Often, the symptoms of asthma or allergies develop gradually over time and as a result, your quality of life becomes poorer.

Allergy sufferers may become used to frequent symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion or wheezing. With the help of an allergist, these symptoms usually can be prevented or controlled with major improvement in quality of life. Our providers have specialized training and can develop a treatment plan for your individual condition. The goal will be to enable you to lead a life that is as normal and symptom-free as possible.

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Allergy & Asthma Specialists was featured in Northwest Indiana Times discussing seasonal allergies.

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What our patients are saying…

“Dr. Sanjay Patel is the best allergy and asthma specialist in the area. He has great bed side manners and took time to listen to me. He finally diagnosed my asthma and allergic triggers while many other previous doctors had not. His allergy shot treatment has virtually cured my allergies and asthma.”

– Anonymous from Vitals.com

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