Dr. Nancy Joseph, DO, FAAP, FACAAI


Physician
Allergy

Specialty

Pediatric Allergy

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Allergy & Asthma Associates
40 Tremont St.
#52
Duxbury, Massachusetts 02332
For an appointment, call (781) 934-6200
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Nancy Joseph, DO, FAAP, FACAAI

Nancy Joseph, DO is a board-certified pediatrician and allergist diagnosing and treating a variety of allergic conditions in adults and children, including asthma, eczema, food allergy and eczema.

 

About Dr. Nancy Joseph, DO, FAAP, FACAAI

Dr. Joseph has a broad clinical interest in Allergic and Immunologic diseases and she endeavors to utilize Allergy/Immunology as a conduit for health education and promotion to provide effective health care to communities both domestic and abroad.

Dr. Joseph has published a number of peer-reviewed articles and has presented several times at national meetings.

She is passionate about health disparities, community outreach, and global health.

Conditions Treated

Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)

Procedures & Services

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

Tips & Wisdom

Allergies - All About
Allergy (also known as immediate hypersensitivity) is defined as an "abnormal sensitivity to a substance which is normally tolerated and generally considered harmless." While all immune responses occur as a result of exposure to foreign substances, allergic reactions are distinct from the protective or enhanced "immunity" conferred by immunizations or natural infection. It is estimated that about 50 million American suffer from allergic disease of one form or another, and the...

Patient Education Resources

Asthma Medication Savings
Click on the image to access medication savings. In most cases,this form must be submitted along with proof of having purchased the medication from the pharmacy. Offers may be time-limited....
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...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
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 ...
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...

Education & Training

  • Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Internships and Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical Center - Stony Brook
  • Allergy & Immunology Fellowship: University Hospitals of Cleveland

Dr. Nancy Joseph graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Middle Tennessee State University. She received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine where she was very involved both in the medical school and the community at large participating in numerous volunteer activities and serving as the president of the honor society. Dr. Joseph completed residency in Pediatrics at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital where she served as Class Liaison and curriculum committee member. She went on to complete sub-specialty training in Allergy and Immunology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center where she served as Senior Chief Fellow.