Dr. J. Sublett, MD


Physician
Allergy

Specialty

Pediatric Allergy


Family Allergy & Asthma
9800 Shelbyville Road
Suite 220
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
For an appointment, call (800) 999-1249
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Medical Expertise of Dr. J. Sublett, MD

Dr. Wesley Sublett is a board-certified Louisville allergist and pediatrician providing care to patients at Family Allergy & Asthma since 2011.

Dr. Sublette diagnoses and treats a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including allergies, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), anaphylaxis and food allergies.

About Dr. J. Sublett, MD

Dr. Sublett played a crucial role in getting a Kentucky House Bill passed that allows schools to purchase and store epinephrine auto-injectors and use them on children who fall into a life-threatening anaphylactic shock. 

Dr. Wes is the Medical Director of the Family Allergy & Asthma Research Institute.

Conditions Treated

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

Procedures & Services

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

Patient Education Resources

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...
I have asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
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...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Is there a treatment for peanut allergy?
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...
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

A Louisville native, Dr. J. Wesley “Wes” Sublett, M.D., MPH is a graduate of Transylvania University (BA), St. Louis University (MPH) and the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Wes completed his Internship and Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Louisville – Kosair Children’s Hospital. He then went on to complete his Fellowship in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at the University of Cincinnati. 

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