Sanober Tamboli, MD is an Allergist & Immunologist practicing at Allergy & ENT Associates in Katy, TX. She is a trusted local provider on kellysearch.com, dedicated to providing comprehensive Allergy & Immunology care. Registered with the Texas Medical Board and practicing under the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Medical Practice Act), Dr. Tamboli understands the complexities of allergies, asthma, and immune deficiencies. Allergists/Immunologists are medical doctors specializing in diagnosing and treating these conditions, often collaborating with primary care physicians for comprehensive patient care. She offers allergy testing, immunotherapy, and other treatments, and is committed to serving all ages.
Dr. Tamboli is currently welcoming new patients. Please call (281) 693-0084 to schedule an appointment. With over 35 years of dedicated experience in the medical field, Dr. Tamboli brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and care to her patients. She earned her medical degree from Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences in 1986, followed by an internship at Civil Hospital in 1988, and residency training in Allergists & Immunologists at Henry Ford Hospital in 1993. Further specializing, she pursued fellowship training in National Jewish Center in 1995. She is Board Certified in Allergy & Immunology by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology. Dr. Tamboli is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Columbus Community Hospital and is fluent in Gujarati and also offers consultations in Urdu.
Dr. Tamboli's philosophy centers on partnership with her patients and families to alleviate limitations imposed by their conditions and improve their quality of life. Whether treating an adult or a child with asthma, chronic sinus infections, insect hypersensitivities, eczema, or food allergies, she strives for optimal results through patient education and collaborative care. She spends time educating patients (or their parents) about their specific conditions and works in partnership to achieve successful outcomes.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Tamboli is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Tamboli's approach to allergy and immunology care is deeply patient-centered, emphasizing clear communication and a thorough understanding of each patient's unique needs. She provides comprehensive evaluations, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and evidence-based treatment strategies, including allergy testing and immunotherapy, to effectively manage a wide spectrum of conditions. Her commitment to collaboration with primary care physicians ensures seamless, coordinated care for her patients' overall well-being.
By working together, you and Dr. Tamboli can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Aetna
Beech Street (Multiplan)
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
Humana
Private HealthCare Systems
Texas True Choice
Three Rivers Provider Network
Also Accepts These Carriers
- Anthem
- AvMed
- Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Interplan Health Group
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Open Access
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Tamboli offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease): Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) makes it hard to breathe, and while not directly an allergy, an allergist can help manage related symptoms and reduce inflammation.
- Toxic Effect of Venom: A toxic reaction to venom, like from a bee sting, can be life-threatening; allergists/immunologists can test for venom allergies and provide treatments like epinephrine.
- Severe Asthma: If your asthma requires frequent emergency care or limits your daily activities, it's likely severe asthma; an allergist/immunologist can work with you to develop a plan to improve your breathing and quality of life.
- Food Allergy: Food allergies cause your body to overreact to certain foods, leading to potentially life-threatening symptoms; an allergist can help you safely navigate food choices and manage your condition.
- Allergic Asthma: Experiencing asthma symptoms that are linked to things you're allergic to? That's allergic asthma, and an allergist can help you manage it with personalized care.
- Eosinophilia: An increase in eosinophils, a specific type of white blood cell, is called eosinophilia; an allergist/immunologist can help diagnose what's causing this and manage your symptoms.
- Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents: Detergents can trigger itchy, inflamed skin (eczema) or allergic contact dermatitis, and an allergist/immunologist can perform tests to pinpoint the culprit and create a treatment plan.
- Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis: If you experience itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy nose due to pollen or other allergens, you might have allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, a condition an allergist can help you control.
- Dermatitis Due to Food: Dermatitis due to food is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to something you eat, and an allergist can help identify the food trigger and create a treatment plan.
- Immunodeficiency Syndromes: Immunodeficiency syndromes are conditions where your body's immune system is weakened, making you more vulnerable to infections; an allergist/immunologist can help diagnose and manage these conditions.
- Allergic Rhinitis: Allergic rhinitis is a type of allergy affecting your nose and causing symptoms like sneezing and a runny nose; an allergist helps determine the cause and manage your symptoms.
- Pollen Allergy: If you're sneezing and sniffling during certain times of the year, you might have a pollen allergy; an allergist can diagnose this and create a treatment plan, possibly including allergy shots.
This list represents some of the common conditions treated. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional.
To provide comprehensive and patient-centered care, Dr. Tamboli offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Food Challenge: A food challenge is a medical procedure used to confirm or deny a food allergy by observing your reaction to gradually increasing amounts of the suspected food under medical supervision.
- Allergy Shots: Expect regular injections over several months or years to help manage your allergy symptoms with allergy shots; results vary by person.
- Blood Allergy Testing: This test helps determine what you're allergic to by measuring the levels of allergy-causing antibodies in your blood sample.
- Drug or Food Challenge: To find out what's causing your allergy symptoms, your doctor might do a drug or food challenge by gradually introducing a suspected substance to see if it triggers a reaction.
- Patch Testing: Patch testing is a way to identify what substances cause allergic skin reactions, like eczema or contact dermatitis.
- Desensitization: Desensitization is a type of treatment that gradually reduces your body's allergic reaction to a specific substance.
- Allergy Testing: If you have symptoms like hives or itchy eyes, allergy testing can reveal the source of your allergic reactions, paving the way for effective management.
- Honeybee Desensitization Therapy: This treatment aims to lessen the severity of allergic reactions to bee stings, making future stings less dangerous.
- Drug Allergy Testing: Find out if your medication is causing an allergic reaction with a drug allergy test.
- Spirometry: Spirometry is a simple breathing test that measures how well your lungs are working.
- Allergy Skin Testing: Allergy skin testing helps your doctor determine the specific allergens causing your symptoms such as sneezing, rash or itching, enabling tailored treatment.
- Allergy Treatment: Allergy treatment helps identify what you're allergic to and provides ways to manage or avoid those triggers.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for their professional license in Texas.
Dr. Tamboli is dedicated to partnering with patients to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how proactive care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- By working with their allergist and immunologist to develop a personalized treatment plan, a patient significantly improved their breathing capacity and reduced COPD symptoms, improving their overall quality of life.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and personalized treatment plan, the patient successfully managed their venom allergy, preventing future reactions and regaining their quality of life.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
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Allergy & ENT Associates
23543 Kingsland Blvd Ste 100, Katy, TX, 77494
Phone: (281) 693-0084
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1201 Creek Way Dr Ste A, Sugar Land, TX, 77478
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- National Jewish Center (Fellowship Hospital) - 1995
- Henry Ford Hospital (Residency Hospital) - 1993
- Civil Hospital (Internship Hospital) - 1988
- Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health Sciences (Medical School) - 1986
- American Board of Allergy & Immunology (Allergy & Immunology)
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Allergy & Immunology care with Dr. Tamboli:
- What is the difference between an allergy and a food intolerance?
- Dr. Tamboli can differentiate between allergies and intolerances. An allergy is an immune system reaction, potentially life-threatening, while an intolerance typically causes digestive discomfort but is not life-threatening. Dr. Tamboli performs tests to confirm a true allergy diagnosis.
- Should I stop taking my allergy medication before my appointment for testing?
- To ensure accurate skin testing results, please stop taking antihistamines like Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra for several days prior. Please call our office to discuss which medications to hold and for how long before your visit.
- What does an allergy skin test feel like? Does it hurt?
- Dr. Tamboli's allergy skin test, a series of small pricks on the skin, is generally not painful, feeling like a light scratch. A positive reaction might cause a small, itchy bump, similar to a mosquito bite, which helps identify the allergy.
- My child has a food allergy. What are the chances they will outgrow it?
- Many children outgrow allergies to milk, egg, soy, and wheat. However, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish are often lifelong. Dr. Tamboli can monitor your child's condition with testing and may perform a supervised oral food challenge when it is safe to do so.
- Can a persistent cough be a sign of asthma?
- Yes. A chronic cough, especially one worse at night, with exercise, or during a cold, can be a primary symptom of cough-variant asthma. Dr. Tamboli can perform breathing tests (spirometry) to determine if asthma is the cause of the cough.
- Do you treat immune deficiencies?
- Yes, Dr. Tamboli's practice specializes in diagnosing and managing primary immunodeficiency disorders (PIDD). If you or a loved one experiences frequent, severe, or unusual infections, she can conduct specialized testing and manage treatments like immunoglobulin therapy.
- What is patch testing used for?
- Patch testing helps identify the causes of delayed allergic reactions, like contact dermatitis, unlike skin prick testing. Dr. Tamboli uses this test to pinpoint triggers such as nickel, fragrances, and preservatives in lotions. The test involves placing small patches containing potential allergens on the back for 48 hours.
- How do allergy shots (immunotherapy) work?
- Dr. Tamboli's allergy shots, or immunotherapy, are a long-term treatment that helps your body build tolerance to allergens. It involves receiving regular injections with gradually increasing amounts of the allergen. Over time, this trains your immune system to stop overreacting, reducing symptoms.
Allergy & ENT Associates
23543 Kingsland Blvd Ste 100
Katy TX 77494
Phone: (281) 693-0084
Sanober Tamboli, MD is regulated by the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Medical Practice Act) in Texas and is licensed by The Texas Medical Board.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1689671554
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Medical Board website or by direct inquiry.
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