Dr. David Tapke, MD, MPH


Physician
Allergy

Cincinnati Allergy & Asthma Center Inc.
7495 State Road
Suite 350
Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
For an appointment, call (513) 861-0222
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Medical Expertise of Dr. David Tapke, MD, MPH

Dr. David Tapke, MD is a board-certified Cincinnati allergist and immunologist providing care to patients at the Cincinnati Allergy & Asthma Center Inc. Dr. Tapke is proud to practice as a third-generation allergist/immunologist at Cincinnati Allergy & Asthma Center.

About Dr. David Tapke, MD, MPH

Dr. David Tapke remains committed to the practice of evidence-based medicine with an emphasis on patient-centered care and shared decision making. 

Dr. Tapke is proud to have been named to the 2021 Cincinnati Magazine’s Top Doctors list.

Conditions Treated

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

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

Eggplant makes my mouth itchy. Am I allergic to it?
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...
How do biologics work to treat my asthma?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat asthma, a chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of ...
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 ...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
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...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...

Education & Training

Dr. David Tapke received his Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University, where he graduated with cum laude honors. Before medical school, he developed an interest in public health after working as an AmeriCorps volunteer performing asthma education in the South Bronx of New York City. He attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine where he participated in a dual degree program to simultaneous earn his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees.

Dr. Tapke stayed in Chicago for a pediatrics residency at Rush University Medical Center before entering a combined adult and pediatric fellowship in allergy and immunology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH.

Cincinnati Allergy & Asthma Center Inc.

Cincinnati Allergy and Asthma Center has been servicing families in the Tri-state since 1960. CAAC was founded by Joseph E Ghory, M.D., and has been continued by his daughters, Ann C. Ghory, M.D. and Patricia K. Ghory, M.D. We anticipate the arrival of the third generation, our sons, Gordon E. Myers M.D., and David E. Tapke, M.D. in the summer of 2019.

Our father was the first board certified Pediatric Allergist in the Tri-state in 1960. He established the Allergy Fellowship program and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

The practice has grown from one office in East Walnut Hills to now four convenient offices in Hyde Park, Anderson, Mason, and Western Hills.

Cincinnati Allergy and Asthma Center specializes in treating nasal and eye allergies, asthma, food allergies, skin allergies, drug and venom sensitivities, and immune disorders.

We have specially trained Nurse Practitioners and a Physician Assistant who are experts in our field.

We are committed to be the premier providers of state of the art care in the Greater Cincinnati Area.

Our goal is to help you feel well and stay well.