Allergy & Asthma Associates of The Bluegrass

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An allergist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and hay fever (nasal and eye allergies), as well as: sinus problems, food allergies, drug allergies, eczema, hives, and stinging insect allergies.
Our allergists have trained at least five years beyond medical school. Advanced training includes a residency in internal medicine or pediatrics and at least two years in an approved allergy training program that includes training in pulmonary disease, dermatology, and ENT (ear, nose and throat).

Dr. Kenneth L. Gerson
Dr. Gerson is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He trained in pediatrics at the Childrens Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and completed his pediatric and adult allergy and clinical immunology training at the Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Gerson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Dr. Marshall Wise
Dr. Wise is a graduate of the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and pediatric and adult allergy at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has authored articles on the treatment of chronic sinusitis and has given presentations at national meetings. Dr. Wise is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Board certified for the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Dr. Wise is a native of Maysville, Kentucky and has recently married Dr. Christina Shuman Wise.

Dr. William A. Greisner
Dr. Greisner is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia. He trained in internal medicine at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. He completed his pediatric and adult allergy and immunology Fellowship at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island. He is an author of several medical articles and has presented research at national meetings. Dr. Greisner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Drs. Gerson, Greisner, and Wise regularly attend continuing medical conferences and seminars in order to provide the most up-to-date care for our patients. We are also pleased that our doctors have often been called upon to participate in educational sessions for other doctors in the United States as well as in foreign countries.

"We are most honored and pleased by the referrals that are promoted by our satisfied patients and want to thank you for letting us participate in your medical care."

Visits to your allergist
During your first visit to our office, a detailed history focusing on symptoms, specific aggravators, prior treatment, as well as an environmental survey of the home and work/school exposures will be obtained. A physical examination will then be performed. With this information the allergist will determine and discuss with you what tests will assist in making the diagnoses. When appropriate, allergy skin tests are performed to determine and/or confirm your specific allergies. Special new procedures are available to skin test small children in order to make the experience as comfortable as possible. When indicated, breathing tests are carried out to measure the function of the lungs and to determine if there is any impairment. Other tests, such as x-rays, may be ordered as well.
The allergist will review with you the results of the evaluation and discuss treatment options. A combination of approaches is usually recommended, which include avoidance of irritants and allergens, medications, and in selected cases immunotherapy (allergy injections).
Scheduled office follow-up visits are important to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment.

The allergist will review with you the results of the evaluation and discuss treatment options. A combination of approaches is usually recommended which include avoidance of irritants and allergens, medications and in selected cases immunotherapy (allergy injections).
An allergist is on call at all times and may be reached by calling (859) 277-9112.
Office policies We participate with most insurance plans. Patients are encouraged to review their insurance handbook or contact their insurance company directly to learn what responsibility they may have for our services. Some plans may require a referral, which may be obtained from your primary care physician. Fees such as co-payments and deductibles are due at the time of service. For your convenience we accept Visa and MasterCard. If you are unable to keep your appointment for any reason, please contact our office 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may schedule another patient.