Dr. Andrew Parker, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Suite 180
Bellingham, Washington 98225
Medical Expertise of Dr. Andrew Parker, MD
Dr. Andrew Parker is a board-certified Bellingham allergist and internist providing care to patients of all ages for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including hay fever, asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis) and food allergies.
About Dr. Andrew Parker, MD
Dr. Parker is a board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Parker provides both pediatric and adult allergy and immunology care.
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
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 ...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
Education & Training
Dr. Parker attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Following medical school, Dr. Parker completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School in Boston. He completed his specialty training in Allergy and Immunology at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Professional Affiliations
Bellingham Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Clinic
At Bellingham Asthma, Allergy & Immunology Clinic, we have been providing individualized care to Northwest Washington since 1988. Our mission is simple: partner with our patients to provide exceptional and compassionate care using modern diagnostic tools and proven therapies.
Allergy Immunotherapy (Shots)
For over 100 years, allergy shots have provided long-lasting, and in many cases, medication-free relief from allergy and allergic asthma symptoms. At Bellingham Asthma & Allergy, we offer a comprehensive allergy shot program for environmental and venom allergies.
Specialty (Biologic) Medications
Advances in medicine have led to the development of highly targeted therapies known as "biologics" for certain conditions including asthma, chronic urticaria (hives), severe eczema and nasal polyps. These are offered at Bellingham Asthma & Allergy both by injection and IV infusion depending on the medication.
Food Desensitization / Oral Immunotherapy
Though there is no cure for food allergy, oral immunotherapy (OIT) offers the possibility of reducing the risk of a severe reaction should a patient accidentally eat their allergic food. Bellingham Asthma & Allergy offers the only OIT program in Whatcom county, offering desensitization to peanut and tree nuts.
Immunoglobulin Replacement (IVIG/SCIG)
For patients with impaired immune systems, it may be possible to replace or supplement one's IgG antibodies with that from donors. Bellingham Asthma & Allergy offers a comprehensive infusion center to infuse both intravenous (IVIG) and subcutaneous (SCIG) immunoglobulin.