Referral Resources
Resources for Local Providers and Diagnostics
Options for local providers and resources based on conditions they treat.
Ear Nose and Throat Specialists
Specialists for Upper esophageal, belching, burping, (R-CPD)
Johns Hopkins
Lee Akst, MD, Johns Hopkins Voice Center: https://doximity.com/profiles/aac1181c-7242-46b8-b2a7-9729ada72211
Simon Best, MD – Associate Professor, Laryngology & Voice Disorders https://doximity.com/profiles/51050f32-3c82-45cc-8d7c-e2973c6251e5
Alexander Hillel, MD – Assistant Professor with laryngology focus https://doximity.com/profiles/57dd9b0e-19a8-475e-a3c0-b6f1228eb074
Allergists & Immunologists
Specialists for MCAS, Food Allergies, Histamine Disorders.
Maryland providers who may evaluate and manage suspected Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
MCAS evaluation is typically led by Allergy/Immunology; hematology may be involved when clonal mast-cell disease or mastocytosis is suspected. Confirm current referral requirements, network participation, clinician availability, and fax numbers directly with each location.
Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center — Baltimore, Maryland
Sarbjit S. Saini, MD — Allergy/Immunology physician with expertise in urticaria, allergic disease, and mast-cell–mediated disorders; appropriate for assessment of suspected MCAS and related allergic/mast-cell conditions.
Department: Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Specialty: Allergy and Immunology
Telephone: 410-550-2300
Fax Number: 410-550-2063
Street Address: 5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Baltimore, MD 21224
URL: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/allergy
University of Maryland Medical Center — Baltimore, Maryland
Paula Busse, MD — Allergy/Immunology physician; suitable for evaluation of recurrent multisystem allergic-type reactions, chronic urticaria/angioedema, anaphylaxis, and possible mast-cell activation disorders.
Department: Allergy and Immunology
Specialty: Allergy and Immunology
Telephone: 410-328-5887
Fax Number: Confirm directly with the referral office.
Street Address: 419 W. Redwood Street, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21201
URL: https://www.umms.org/ummc/health-services/allergy-immunology
Allergy & Asthma Center of Central Maryland — Columbia, Maryland
Daniel M. Ein, MD — Allergy/Immunology physician; appropriate community-based option for assessment of allergic triggers, recurrent flushing/urticaria/angioedema, idiopathic anaphylaxis, and suspected MCAS.
Department: Allergy and Immunology
Specialty: Allergy and Immunology
Telephone: 410-992-7900
Fax Number: Confirm directly with the referral office.
Street Address: 10910 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044
URL: https://www.allergyasthmamaryland.com/
GastroPsychology
Vagus nerve focused cognitive behavioral therapy for IBS, Functional Dyspepsia, Visceral Hypersensitivity and more.
Evergreen Health
GI psychology
Nerva

