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As the largest practice in Central Oklahoma dedicated to the treatment of allergy and asthma, the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic’s board-certified allergists can test what allergies you have and then put together an individualized treatment plan. Dedicated to the treatment of pollen allergies, food allergies, and asthma, we can help you live your best quality of life.

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Our goal is to get you back to enjoying a healthy and active life, even when suffering from allergies. From diagnosis to treatment, we offer the following services:

Allergies

An allergic reaction typically triggers symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach or on the skin. For some people, allergies can also trigger symptoms of asthma. In the most serious cases, a life-threatening reaction called anaphylaxis can occur. To diagnose allergies, we conduct a physical examination, skin tests, and go over your medical history. Management includes various medications, and immunotherapy such as allergy shots help build immunity or tolerance to allergens is a very effective form of treatment.

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Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease involving the airways in the lungs. These airways, or bronchial tubes, allow air to come in and out of the lungs and are always inflamed. The muscles around the airways can also tighten leading to recurrent cough, shortness of breath or wheezing. We offer different diagnostic tests to evaluate asthma, including pulmonary function testing, methacholine challenge, nitric oxide level measurements, and chest x-rays. Treatment may include trigger avoidance, medications, immune or biologic therapies.

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Food Allergies

Food allergies occur with the body has an abnormal immune response from exposure to a food. The most common food allergies are to eggs, milk, wheat, peanut, soy, tree nuts and seafood. Food allergies are often misdiagnosed, so your provider will obtain a detailed history and perform selected allergy tests to ensure appropriate diagnosis. Tests may include a skin test or blood allergy testing, depending on the severity of your allergy and what the allergist feels your body can handle. Treatment plans will vary by patient, and many of those patients are required to have an epinephrine auto-injector with them at all times.

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Bret R. Haymore Bret R. Haymore

Bret R. Haymore

Bret R. Haymore, M.D. attended Penn State College of Medicine where he was elected to the AOA honor society.

Claire E. Atkinson Claire E. Atkinson

Claire E. Atkinson

Claire E. Atkinson Dr. Claire E. Atkinson is board certified in Pediatrics and board certified in Allergy & Immunology.

Dean A. Atkinson Dean A. Atkinson

Dean A. Atkinson

Dr. Atkinson joined the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic staff in 1993.  He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Elisa C. Thompson Elisa C. Thompson

Elisa C. Thompson

Elisa Thompson received her first bachelor’s degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, with a concentration in biology and psychology.

Gregory M. Metz Gregory M. Metz

Gregory M. Metz

Greg Metz joined the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic in 2011 and is a board-certified allergist.

Karen L. Gregory Karen L. Gregory

Karen L. Gregory

Karen Gregory is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Board Certified, with a specialty in asthma, allergy and pulmonary medicine.

Laura K. Chong Laura K. Chong

Laura K. Chong

Dr. Chong joined the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic staff in 2012. She received her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine.

Matthew M. Farley Matthew M. Farley

Matthew M. Farley

Matthew Farley, MD, joined the team of allergy and asthma specialists at the Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic team in 2025.

Maya N. Gharfeh Maya N. Gharfeh

Maya N. Gharfeh

Dr. Maya N. Gharfeh was raised in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University in 2006 with her bachelor’s degree in Biology.

Meredith A. Pruitt Meredith A. Pruitt

Meredith A. Pruitt

Meredith has been a Physician Assistant for more than 15 years.

Patricia I. Overhulser Patricia I. Overhulser

Patricia I. Overhulser

Dr. Overhulser joined the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic in 1991 after completing her Allergy and Immunology fellowship at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Richard T. Hatch Richard T. Hatch

Richard T. Hatch

Dr. Hatch has been with the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic since 1997.

Shahan A. Stutes Shahan A. Stutes

Shahan A. Stutes

Dr. Stutes joined the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic staff in September of 2010. 

Stefanie E. Rollins Stefanie E. Rollins

Stefanie E. Rollins

Stefanie Rollins joined the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic staff in July of 2012.

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When to See an Allergist

Some signs that indicate you should see an allergist include:

  • Itchy, red, watery, swollen eyes
  • Nasal congestion, drainage, sneezing
  • Ear pressure or itching
  • Sore, itchy, swollen mouth or throat
  • Tingling or swelling in the mouth
  • Hives
  • Cough
  • Tingling or swelling in the mouth
  • Wheezing

Contact an Allergist Today

Since 1925, the Oklahoma Allergy & Asthma Clinic is committed to your well-being and the best quality of life. Contact us today at (405) 235-0040, whether you are suffering from different forms of allergies or asthma. We are happy to help you get your health back on track.

2024 community choice award
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OAAC has been honored as the Best of the Best from Oklahoma Magazine, Best Local Top Allergist by the Oklahoman’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Workplace in Oklahoma City by the Oklahoman newspaper, with the Torch Award from the Better Business Bureau for Business Ethics and named Top Allergists by the Journal Record business newspaper.

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