Medical Expertise of Dr. Timothy Feger, MD
Dr. Tim Feger is a board-certified Louisville allergist and pediatrician providing care to patients of all ages at Family Allergy & Asthma since 1995.
Dr. Miller diagnoses and treats a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions, including allergies, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), anaphylaxis and food allergies.
About Dr. Timothy Feger, MD
Dr. Tim Feger has been involved with both laboratory and clinical research, and is the author of several medical journal publications, including a textbook chapter pertaining to allergy and asthma.
Dr. Feger is the past Medical Director for Kentucky’s yearly asthma camp. He is a member of the Kentucky Medical Association, Jefferson County Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Patient Education Resources
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
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...
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...
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...
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 native of Louisville, KY, Dr. Feger attended Trinity High School in Louisville prior to receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky. He then moved on to graduate from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Feger completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Louisville, Kosair-Children’s Hospital before moving onto the Medical College of Georgia for his fellowship in Allergy/Immunology. He was previously board certified in Pediatrics and is currently board certified in Allergy & Immunology.
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