Dr. Ama Alexis, MD


Physician
Allergy

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Dr. Arthur M. Lubitz MD PC - NYC Allergy Doctor
244 W 111th St Ste 600
New York, New York 10019
For an appointment, call (212) 247-7447
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About Dr. Ama Alexis, MD

Columbia-trained Dr. Alexis is a board-certified family allergist specialist who treats both children and adults. She trained in the United States and Germany. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center and a voluntary physician at Mount Sinai West. As a specialist in pediatric and adult medical fields, Dr. Alexis treats food allergies, asthma, nasal allergies, hives, sinus problems, eczema, contact dermatitis, drug sensitivities and insect bites as well as recurrent infections.

 

 

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

Asthma Medication Savings
Click on the image to access medication savings. In most cases,this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limited....
Does my Epipen® really expire?
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
How does bronchial thermoplasty work to treat asthma?
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...

Education & Training

Medical School - Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Medizinische Fakultät
Residency in Pediatrics- Columbia University, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital 
Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology- North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System,