Michelle Dickens, FNP, AE-C


Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Allergy

Ferrell Duncan Clinic Allergy and Immunology
1001 E. Primrose
Springfield, Missouri 65807
For an appointment, call (417) 875-3742
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Medical Expertise of Michelle Dickens, FNP, AE-C

Michelle Dickens, FNP is a certified nurse practitioner providing care to patients with a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions.

Michelle Dickens has additional training as a certified Asthma Educator to assist patients in understanding and managing their asthma.

About Michelle Dickens, FNP, AE-C

Prior to joining the Ferrell-Duncan Allergy Department in 2015, Michelle Dickens worked for five years at CoxHealth’s Pediatric Pulmonology clinic, caring for children with asthma and other lung conditions.

Conditions Treated

Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hives (Urticaria)

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test

Patient Education Resources

Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
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...
Eggplant makes my mouth itchy. Am I allergic to it?
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
Is there really a hypoallergenic dog species?
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
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

Michelle Dickens attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, graduating with her Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 1997. She worked in rural family practice for over 10 years, where she developed a passion for educating and taking care of patients with asthma.

Ferrell Duncan Clinic Allergy and Immunology

Ferrell-Duncan Clinic-- Allergy/Immunology is a clinic located within a multisubspecialty clinic of over 100 private physicians in Springfield, Missouri.  Together, we see patients throughout the Southwest Missouri/Northwest Arkansas corridor.  Currently, we have three allergists/immunologists and one nurse practitioner who see patients of all ages, from infancy through adulthood.  For the convenience of our patients, we operate out of two clinic sites, one in Springfield, MO and one in Branson, MO on Wednesdays. We hope you will find this website useful in getting to know us and how we can help you manage allergies, asthma, and immunodeficiencies as well as other allergy-related diseases.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is simple: To provide the best compassionate medical care to our patients.

  • To achieve this we will...
  • Hold our patients' safety and well-being above all else.
  • Take the time to answer questions and address concerns.
  • Emphasize ongoing continuing medical education and remaining current on the latest medical research.
  • Be available to patients after hours and on weekends.
  • Value our patients' time and strive to run on time.