Dr. David Pallares, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Suite #400
Louisville, Kentucky 40215
Medical Expertise of Dr. David Pallares, MD
Dr. David Pallares is a board-certified Louisville allergist providing care to patients at Family Allergy & Asthma.
Dr. Gentner diagnoses and treats a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including allergies, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), anaphylaxis and food allergies.
About Dr. David Pallares, MD
Dr. David Pallares grew up in South Carolina, merged his practice in Louisville, KY with Family Allergy & Asthma in 2018, after 21 years as a board-certified allergist. H
Dr. Pallares was named one of Louisville’s Top Doctors in Allergy by Louisville Magazine in 2013 and 2017.
Tips & Wisdom
Who Are the Best Candidates for Allergy Shots? If you are able to avoid the trigger of your allergies or if usual doses of medications control your symptoms, then immunotherapy might not be needed. While allergy shots have been proven effective against inhalant allergies and stinging insect allergies, they are not used for food allergies. If any of the following applies to you, then you may be a candidate for allergy shots: If the medications to control your symptoms (i....
Patient Education Resources
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
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 ...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
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...
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Education & Training
Dr. David Pallares is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, in Columbia, South Carolina. He did his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Louisville and completed his fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Henry Ford Hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University in Detroit, Michigan in 1995.
Family Allergy & Asthma
Founded in 1979 by Drs. Stephen J. Pollard and James L. Sublett, Family Allergy & Asthma is a group of board-certified allergy and asthma specialists with offices in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
We recognize that patients come to us because of the limitations placed on them due to their allergic or asthmatic conditions. It is our goal to remove these limitations, to the greatest possible extent, and to give patients their lives back.
Our entire staff is dedicated to helping patients. We strive to empower you along this journey through education, support, and understanding. Beginning with your very first appointment, our allergy and asthma doctors can identify your specific allergic triggers and provide you with a customized plan to best treat your allergies and asthma. Our board-certified allergists can help you find relief from your allergy and asthma symptoms.
Family Allergy & Asthma provides a full range of allergy, asthma, and immunology services. Our Allergist doctors will provide you with a detailed plan to best treat your allergies or asthma, whether it is through medication, environmental control, or allergy shots. We offer comprehensive treatment for patients by providing the following services:
- Allergy Skin Testing
- Immunotherapy (Allergy shots and drops)
- Pulmonary Function Tests (LFTs)
- Asthma Treatment & Managements
- Food Challenges
- Stinging Insect Testing
- Methacholine Challenge
- Exercise Challenge
- Antibiotic Testing
- Aspirin Testing & Desensitization
- Local Anesthetic Testing