Dr. Stephen Pollard, MD
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Louisville, Kentucky 40215
Medical Expertise of Dr. Stephen Pollard, MD
Dr. Stephen Pollard, MD is a board-certified Louisville allergist providing care to patients at Family Allergy & Asthma where he serves as Co-Founder and Co-Medical Director.
Dr. Pollard specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies and other immunologic conditions, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, food allergies, anaphylaxis, and sinus problems.
About Dr. Stephen Pollard, MD
Dr. Pollard is currently a clinical professor at the University of Louisville and takes an active teaching role in the education of the residents and medical students. He is also actively involved in clinical research, conducting hundreds of clinical trials with allergy and asthma medications and has authored several medical journal articles.
Dr. Pollard’s awards are too vast to list, but he has been selected as one of Louisville’s Top Doctors by Louisville Magazine numerous times, as well as been named one of America’s Top Physicians on multiple occasions by the Consumer Research Council, Vitals.com, and more.
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Tips & Wisdom
No one knows for certain why certain people are allergic to certain things while others are not. We do know that allergies tend to run in families. If you have allergies, it’s very likely that at least one of your parents does too. Exposure to allergens at times when the body’s immune system is weak, such as after an illness or during pregnancy, may also play a role in the development of allergies. Although allergies are most common in children, they can occur at any age....
Our allergy specialists can help identify to which foods you are allergic. To aid in the doctor’s diagnosis, keep a journal of everything you eat, what symptoms you experience, and how long after you eat that the symptoms appear. Maintain this journal for one to two weeks and bring it with you when you go to the doctor. Often the food causing the allergic reaction is obvious. For instance, if classic allergy symptoms appear a few minutes after eating a food on several occasions, further...
Patient Education Resources
What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic and potentially life-threatening lung disease in which airways become inflamed and/or swollen, making it hard to breathe. An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from asthma. Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma, accounting for 60% of asthmatics. Allergic asthma is triggered by inhaling allergens such as dust mites, pet dander, pollens, mold, etc. Although asthma is not curable, it most often can be well-controlled. How is Asthma Diagnosed?...
Education & Training
- Medical Degree: University of Louisville School of Medicine
- Pediatric Residency: University of Louisville School
- Allergy & immunotherapy Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine.
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