Dr. David Brown, MD
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Dr. David K Brown, MD is a board-certified New Jersey allergist providing care to patients at the Allergy Diagnostic & Treatment Center that Dr. Brown founded in 1998.
Dr. Brown specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and other immunologic conditions, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, anaphylaxis, and sinus problems.
About Dr. David Brown, MD
Dr. David Brown was awarded New Jersey Monthly’s Best Doctors 2000-2019
Dr. Brown has served as Associate Clinical Professor. Overlook Hospital. Summit. NJ and has taught Allergy and Immunology to medical residents (1986-2016)
Dr. David Brown is a member of multiple esteemed medical professional organizations, including:
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Allergy and Immunology
- New Jersey Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- National Headache Foundation
- American Association for the Study of Headach
Tips & Wisdom
Allergies can cause a variety of symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling, or asthma. Allergies can range from minor to severe. Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction that can be life-threatening. Doctors use skin and blood tests to diagnose allergies. Treatments include medicines, allergy shots, and avoiding the substances that cause the reactions. Seasonal Allergies Trees - March through May Grasses - Mid May through September Ragweed and Other Weeds - Mid Augu...
Allergy vaccine therapy is a process in which an allergic patient can become desensitized to those pollens and other inhalant allergens that trigger allergic rhinitis (nasal congestion), allergic conjunctivitis (itchy, teary eyes), asthma and bee sting reactions. Small doses of the actual allergic substance are injected weekly. Each week the dose is increased. Gradually a protective antibody, also known as Immunoglobulin G, is formed to block the allergic reaction. Also allergy shots desensitize...
Patient Education Resources
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
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...
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...
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...
Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; B.A. in Biological Sciences, Cum Laude, Dean's List and Merit Scholarship every semester (1976)
- Medical Degree: Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, Honors in Biochemistry, Physiology and Hematology/Oncology (1978-1981)
- Internal Medicine Residency: Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ (1981-1984)
- Allergy and Immunology Fellowship: R.A. Cooke Institute of Allergy and Immunology
- St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY (1984-1986)
Professional Affiliations
Allergy Diagnostic & Treatment Center
We at the Allergy Diagnostic and Treatment Center (ADTC) strive to provide the highest quality care in a warm, friendly atmosphere. We specialize in caring for both adult and pediatric patients, and offer many same day appointments for evaluation and treatment.
What we Treat
- Allergy (including anaphylaxix)
- Asthma
- Coughing
- Drug Allergies
- Food Allergies
- Headaches, including migraines
- Ear, nose, throat and sinus problems
- Insect Sting Allergy
- Recurring Infections
- Skin conditions such as itching, hives, eczema and other rashes