About Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland
Personalized Allergy & Asthma Care for Children and Adults
At Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland in Silver Spring, Maryland, board-certified allergist
Vasif Kalfa, MD, provides personalized allergy and immunology care for children and adults. We diagnose and treat
allergies,
asthma,
chronic cough,
hives,
sinusitis,
skin allergies, and other immune-related conditions. Our team takes a compassionate, evidence-based approach to identifying the cause of your symptoms and creating an individualized treatment plan to help you feel and function better.
Understanding Your Symptoms Is the First Step
Allergy Care Centered Around You
Allergy and asthma symptoms are not the same for every patient. The triggers that cause seasonal congestion for one person may contribute to asthma symptoms, skin reactions, or other concerns for someone else.
That's why care at Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland begins with understanding you.
We take the time to review your symptoms, medical history, potential triggers, and individual needs before recommending testing or treatment. When diagnostic testing is appropriate, the results can help us better understand what may be contributing to your symptoms and guide the development of a personalized management plan.
Our approach is designed to provide answers while helping patients better understand their condition and the options available for managing it.
Experienced, Board-Certified Allergy & Immunology Care
Meet Vasif Kalfa, MD
Dr. Vasif Kalfa is a board-certified allergist who provides allergy and immunology care for both children and adults. After earning his medical degree, Dr. Kalfa completed an allergy and immunology fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI).
Dr. Kalfa's areas of particular expertise and interest include
food allergies, asthma, perennial allergies, and
seasonal allergies. He enjoys caring for patients of all ages and is passionate about helping people better understand their symptoms and find effective ways to manage allergies and
immune-related conditions.
our services
Comprehensive Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Services
Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland provides evaluation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and ongoing management for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions.
Depending on your symptoms and medical history, evaluation may include allergy testing or pulmonary function testing to help determine the appropriate next steps. Treatment is individualized and may include trigger avoidance strategies, medication management, allergy immunotherapy, food allergy care, or other approaches based on your diagnosis and needs.
Why Patients Choose Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland
- Board-Certified Expertise — Receive care from a physician with specialized training in allergy and immunology and experience treating both children and adults.
- Personalized Attention — We recognize that every patient’s symptoms, triggers, medical history, and goals are different. Your evaluation and treatment plan are tailored to you.
- Comprehensive Testing — When appropriate, diagnostic testing can help identify allergy triggers and evaluate respiratory symptoms so treatment can address the underlying cause of your concerns.
- Care for Children & Adults — Allergies, asthma, and immune-related conditions can affect patients throughout life. We provide specialized care for patients of all ages.
- Evidence-Based Treatment — Our approach combines established diagnostic methods with individualized treatment strategies to help patients effectively manage their conditions.
Helping You Better Understand Your Health
We believe informed patients are better prepared to participate in decisions about their care. During your visits, our team works to help you understand what may be causing your symptoms, what testing can tell us, and which treatment options may be appropriate. Rather than simply addressing symptoms as they occur, we focus on developing a long-term plan based on your individual diagnosis and needs.
Whether you have lived with allergies for years or are visiting an allergist for the first time, our goal is to help you feel confident about the next steps in your care.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about allergies, asthma, testing, treatment, and what to expect.
Still have a question?
Call our office and our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about treatments, scheduling, or anything else.
What does an allergist treat?
An allergist is a physician with specialized training in diagnosing and treating allergies, asthma, and immune-related conditions. At Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland, Dr. Kalfa treats both children and adults with conditions including seasonal and perennial allergies, asthma, food allergies, skin allergies, hives, chronic cough, and other allergy and immunology concerns.
When should I see an allergist?
Consider seeing an allergist when allergy or asthma symptoms are persistent, difficult to control, interfering with everyday activities, or when you are unsure what is triggering your symptoms. An allergist can evaluate your medical history and symptoms and determine whether diagnostic testing may be helpful.
Does Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland treat children?
Yes. Dr. Kalfa provides allergy and immunology care for both children and adults and enjoys treating patients of all ages.
What types of allergy testing are available?
Depending on the patient’s symptoms and suspected triggers, Dr. Kalfa may use testing such as skin prick testing, intradermal skin testing, patch testing, blood testing, or oral food challenges. The appropriate testing method depends on the type of allergy being evaluated and the individual patient’s needs.
Can an allergist help with asthma?
Yes. Allergists are specially trained to diagnose and manage asthma, particularly when allergies may be contributing to symptoms. Evaluation may include a review of your medical history, allergy testing when appropriate, and pulmonary function testing such as spirometry.
Do you create personalized treatment plans?
Yes. Treatment recommendations are based on your symptoms, medical history, testing results, potential triggers, and individual needs. Depending on your diagnosis, your management plan may include medications, trigger avoidance, immunotherapy, food allergy management, or other appropriate treatment strategies.
Proudly Part of Privia Medical Group
Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland is proudly part of Privia Medical Group. This relationship provides access to resources designed to support coordinated, personalized patient care while allowing our practice to maintain the individualized attention our patients value.
Through Privia, patients also have convenient tools for managing their healthcare, including online appointment management, secure communication with their care team, medication management, and access to electronic health information.
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Find Answers. Find a Plan. Breathe Easier.
You don't have to navigate allergy or asthma symptoms on your own. At Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Maryland, our team is committed to providing expert evaluation, personalized attention, and long-term treatment strategies for children and adults.
Visit our Silver Spring, Maryland office and take the next step toward understanding and managing your symptoms.
