
Dr. Jennifer Regan, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Suite 500 Northgate Executive Center II
Seattle, Washington 98115
Medical Expertise of Dr. Jennifer Regan, MD
Dr. Jennifer Regan is a board-certified Seattle allergist providing care to patients of all ages for a variety of allergic conditions at Northwest Allergy & Asthma Center.
As part of her previous research, Dr. Regan studied the mechanisms involved in anaphylaxis and food allergy and new potential treatment options.
About Dr. Jennifer Regan, MD
Dr. Regan currently holds a clinical faculty position in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington.
Tips & Wisdom
Allergy shots or immunotherapy are injections given at regular intervals over a long period of time (typically 3-5 years), with the goal of minimizing allergy attacks. Allergy shots are a common treatment for airborne and venom allergies. The goal of allergy shots is to “desensitize” your body to a very small amount of whatever substance has been triggering your allergies. Over time, you receive gradually increased doses of the same allergen, building up your system’s tolera...
Patient Education Resources
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 ...
Allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, is a treatment that can help to reduce the severity of allergic reactions by gradually exposing the body to increasing amounts of the allergen over time. Th...
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 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
Following her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry with Honors from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), Dr. Reganreceived her MD/Ph.D. from Northwestern University in the field of Microbiology/Immunology. She then completed her Internal Medicine residency and Allergy and Immunology fellowship in 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and was selected to be a chief fellow. During her time at Northwestern, she worked in the laboratory of Dr. Bruce Bochner.
- Medical School: Northwestern University
- Postgraduate: Northwestern University
- Internal MedicineResidency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Allergy & Immunology Fellowship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (2016)
Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center
Allergies, asthma, and immune diseases can have a drastic effect on an individual’s quality of life. As the largest asthma and allergy practice in Washington state, we are dedicated to providing solutions that improve the quality of life for infants, children, and adults affected by allergy (environmental, food, medication, and insect stings), asthma, sinus disease, eczema, hives, and immune system disorders. For decades, we have been dedicated to providing individually-focused care from a team of award-winning Board certified/eligible physicians and highly trained, compassionate support staff.
We are committed to listen carefully and treat each patient with kindness, respect, and courtesy. We apply our specialized knowledge to deliver patient-centered, cost-effective care with compassion and integrity.