Dr. Nathan Richards, MD


Physician
Allergy

Specialty

Pediatric Allergy


Family Allergy & Asthma
1700 Old Bluegrass Ave.
Suite #400
Louisville, Kentucky 40215
For an appointment, call (800) 999-1249
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Nathan Richards, MD

Dr. Nathan Richards is a board-certified Louisville allergist providing care to patients at Family Allergy & Asthma that he joined in 2012.

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

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

Can video game usage lead to ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
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...
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 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 ...
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...

Education & Training

Dr. Nathan Richards completed his fellowship in Allergy/Immunology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Richards is a graduate of Bellarmine University and Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and has been previously certified in Pediatrics.

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