Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to noon
To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.2500.
For more information, visit the Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology website at: http://www.bcm.edu/medicine/iar

The section of Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology, part of the department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, specializes in the evaluation and management of patients with immunologic, allergic and rheumatologic diseases.

Patients are referred to us with diseases of the immune system or musculoskeletal system, in many cases rare diseases or disorders that require the special knowledge, skills and experience of our nationally recognized academic physicians. We offer diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of allergic diseases and asthma, primary immune deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, and the full range of arthritis, vasculitis and musculoskeletal diseases.

Our patients benefit from minimal wait times, multidisciplinary care from highly trained specialists, leading-edge diagnostics, innovative therapies, close patient follow-up and the opportunity to participate in the latest clinical research. Our clinic's medical records are stored and shared electronically, and we offer on-site radiology and lab services, resulting in expedient and efficient treatment without test duplication.

Each of our doctors specializes in a particular area of interest, including immune deficiencies, allergic reactions, asthma, arthritis, vasculitis and treatment for lupus. Patients are quickly referred to the appropriate specialist for the best possible care.

Our physicians are recognized leaders in their disciplines, appearing on the "Best Doctors in America" list, serving in leadership positions on national allergy and immunology organizations, and as investigators on research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including an NIH Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Center. All of our physicians are members of the Biology of Inflammation Center at Baylor College of Medicine, which is recognized as an Immunology Center of Excellence by the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies, the only such center in the greater Southwest.


Our Services

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We offer prompt evaluation and testing for a full spectrum of immune system disorders, including:

We also offer diagnosis and management of rheumatic disorders, evaluating and treating:

Our Physicians

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George F. Duna, M.D., F.A.C.P., is an associate professor in the section of Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. Dr. Duna completed his internal medical residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center in Baltimore, MD, and his rheumatology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, OH. He is a board-certified rheumatologist specializing in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus and myositis. He is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians.

David P. Huston, M.D., is professor in the departments of Medicine and Immunology. Dr. Huston is board certified in allergy and immunology, as well as in rheumatology. He earned his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. His clinical interests include allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, immune deficiencies and asthma.

Martin D. Lidsky, M.D., associate professor of Medicine, earned his medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in New York, followed by a fellowship in rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He specializes in rheumatic diseases, including arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and vasculitis.

Yoshiko Ogawa, M.D., is assistant professor of Medicine and associate program director of the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Training Program at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Ogawa earned her medical degree from the University of Tokyo School of Medicine in Japan. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Ogawa completed a fellowship in allergy and immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where she served as chief fellow. Her clinical interests include diagnosis and management of asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, anaphylaxis, and other immunological disorders.

Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to noon

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, call 713.798.2500.

For More Information

Visit the Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology website: http://www.bcm.edu/medicine/iar

Location

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Immunology Allergy and Rheumatology
Baylor Clinic
6620 Main St.
13th Floor, Suite 1375
Houston, Texas 77030

I was very impressed with the interior of the building - it was the first time I had been here. I found your staff to be professional, courteous and friendly. When I went in for my scan, I appreciated how friendly my caregiver was, how she took the time to explain the procedure, and her skill at drawing blood. This place is first class.