Our Team

Dr. Davis is the Chief of the Immunology, Allergy, and Retrovirology Division of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Duke University and completed her residency program in pediatrics and her allergy and immunology fellowship at Baylor… read more

Dr. Buheis focuses in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases such as food allergy, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, drug allergies and asthma. She has a special interest in food allergy and allergic gastrointestinal disease, and is co-director of the Eosinophilic… read more

Dr. Chinen is a specialist in allergic disorders and immunology defects. He has an extensive clinical experience acquired during his work at Centers of Excellence such as the National Institutes of Health, Downstate University of New York and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Chinen has also… read more

Dr. Hajjar’s research is focused on the interplay of the microbiome and immune dysregulation in the antibody deficient host. Clinical Interests: Immunodeficiency, Immune dysregulation, and eosinophilic disorders Research Interests: The role of gut microbiome in immune dysregulation, improving… read more

Sarah K Nicholas, MD is an assistant professor of pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology clinic chief at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital. She graduated from the University of Rochester with a BA in Biology and received her medical degree from George Washington University. She… read more

Dr. Alvarado suffered from eczema, asthma and allergic rhinitis in childhood and experienced the great improvements to quality of life that treatment of allergic diseases can bring. She enjoys learning about the unique history, environment and goals of each of her patients and strives to educate… read more

As Director of the Food Immunotherapy Program, Dr. Anagnostou is passionate about investigating new and innovative treatments for food allergy. She obtained her PhD from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom and her dissertation focused on two separate trials of Peanut Oral Immunotherapy in… read more

As the Director of Clinical Trials for the TCH Food Allergy Program, Dr. Anvari has been an advocate for food allergic patients and has helped develop and bring the latest food allergy clinical trials to Texas Children's Hospital.  In addition to her strong interest in preventing and treating all… read more

Dr. Buheis focuses in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic diseases such as food allergy, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, chronic urticaria, drug allergies and asthma. She has a special interest in food allergy and allergic gastrointestinal disease, and is co-director of the Eosinophilic… read more

Dr. Chinen is a specialist in allergic disorders and immunology defects. He has an extensive clinical experience acquired during his work at Centers of Excellence such as the National Institutes of Health, Downstate University of New York and Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Chinen has also… read more

Dr. Chinn is a physician-scientist and Director of the Immunogenetics Program at Texas Children’s Hospital. He believes that while social media and internet stories provide great entertainment value, he does not subscribe to the practice of medicine from these sources. Rather, his care of patients… read more

Dr. Davis is the Chief of the Immunology, Allergy, and Retrovirology Division of the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Duke University and completed her residency program in pediatrics and her allergy and immunology fellowship at Baylor… read more

Clinical Interests: Asthma Allergic Rhinitis Food allergy

Dr. Gupta enjoys working with children of all ages and their families to provide the best care possible using cutting edge research and therapies.  She strongly believes in educating families about their conditions and treatments to empower them to take an active role in the management of their… read more

Dr. Hajjar’s research is focused on the interplay of the microbiome and immune dysregulation in the antibody deficient host. Clinical Interests: Immunodeficiency, Immune dysregulation, and eosinophilic disorders Research Interests: The role of gut microbiome in immune dysregulation, improving… read more

My primary clinical focus is on the assessment and treatment of allergic diseases such as food allergy, allergic rhinitis, eczema, medication allergies, insect allergies, urticaria, and asthma. I strive to provide my patients with compassionate and comprehensive medical care formed by a… read more

Sarah K Nicholas, MD is an assistant professor of pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology clinic chief at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital. She graduated from the University of Rochester with a BA in Biology and received her medical degree from George Washington University. She… read more

Dr. Lenora Noroski has interests, experience and expertise in clinical research and the diagnoses and treatment of patients with primary immunodeficiencies, including rare forms of these diseases in infants, children and adults, as well as secondary immunodeficiencies, particularly HIV and… read more

Dr. Lisa Forbes is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Section of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital.  She is also the Medical Director for the Texas Children’s Center for Human Immunobiology.  Dr. Forbes specializes in treating… read more

I strive to provide the highest quality of care to my patients and their families with allergic disorders and immune deficiencies.  Being diagnosed with severe food allergies and or immune deficiencies can be very stressful for the patients and their families. Hence my goal is to make all possible… read more

Dr. Szafron strives to advocate for and improve the quality of life of all patients living with allergic and immunologic diseases. She practices evidence-based medicine with a primary clinical focus on the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies, eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis, drug allergies … read more

Dr. Tuano strives to improve the quality of life of children with allergic and immunologic conditions and help their families manage and cope with these conditions. She sees patients with a wide range of allergic conditions, like eczema, food allergy, allergic rhinitis, asthma, drug allergy, and… read more

Melissa Hearrell is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a passionate provider who believes in patient centered care. She strives to determine and meet the patient’s needs in an understanding and supportive environment that provides comforting,… read more

My goal is to provide the highest level of care to all patients living with allergic diseases.  I want to ensure that each patient and family that I encounter receives compassionate, focused and individualized care.  I strive to improve each person's quality of life and aid in achieving their… read more

I approach each patient from a viewpoint of trying to learn and understand their needs: physical, psychological, and emotional. Additionally, I believe it is important to develop a relationship with the patient and help them actively regulate their own behavior. All interactions with the patient… read more

I strive to care for patients living with allergic disease as well as primary and secondary immunodeficiencies and to facilitate treatment plans that will improve their quality of life. Clinical Interests: Primary Immune deficiency and Immune Dysregulation, Lymphoproliferative disorders, Solid… read more

Kim Nguyen has been with Texas Children's Hospital for over 20 years with 6 years in patient care as a respiratory therapist and over 14 years of experience in administration. In her role, she has worked with physician and senior administrative leaders to increase the number of faculty and staff in… read more