To make an appointment, call 314-996-8670.

Washington University allergists and immunologists provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with allergies, asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), urticaria (hives) and drug sensitivity. The board-certified allergists and immunologists in this group also have broad experience in the diagnosis and management of rarer and more difficult-to-treat inherited and acquired immunodeficiency disorders that lead to recurrent skin and respiratory tract infections.

Our offices serve as a resource to physicians and patients for diagnosis and treatment of allergic and immunological disorders ranging from the ordinary to the most challenging.

Allergy and immunology services

Allergies sometimes can interfere with your day-to-day activities and decrease quality and productivity of your life and work. Our allergists and immunologists provide evaluation and treatment of the following allergy problems. 

  • Allergic conjunctivitis
  • Allergic reactions to drugs, foods, mold or other irritants 
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Asthma
  • Chronic or acute urticaria (hives)
  • Drug desensitizations
  • Hives
  • Eczema
  • Nasal polyps
  • Pediatric allergy
  • Sinusitis

Our allergists and immunologists are located throughout St. Louis, in the Central West End, West County and South County.

For more information, visit the Allergy & Immunology website.

Lila Kertz

Lila C. Kertz, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, AE-C

Pediatric Allergy

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Jennifer Monroy

Jennifer Monroy, MD

Allergy & Immunology

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 2
The Highlands

Brooke I Polk

Brooke I. Polk, MD

Pediatric Allergy

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
Washington University Pediatric Specialty Care – Memorial Hospital Shiloh

Zhen Ren

Zhen Ren, MD, PhD

Allergy & Immunology

Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County
The Highlands

Ayah Saffaf, DNP, FNP-BC

Allergy & Immunology

Locations:
The Highlands
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 2
Taylor Ave. Building Extension

Kristina C. Skinner

Kristina C. Skinner, MSN, FNP-C

Allergy & Immunology

Locations:
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 2

Jeffrey R. Stokes

Jeffrey R. Stokes, MD

Pediatric Allergy

Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Aaron M. Ver Heul

Aaron M. Ver Heul, MD, PhD

Allergy & Immunology

Locations:
The Highlands

James Wedner, MD

H. James Wedner, MD

Allergy & Immunology

Locations:
The Highlands
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 2

Ofer Zimmerman, MD

Allergy & Immunology

Locations:
Taylor Ave. Building Extension