The East Yorkshire Adult Immunology and Allergy Unit provides a comprehensive clinical service to a population of East Yorkshire and North and North East Lincolnshire as well as parts of North, West and South Yorkshire.
We consult patients with allergic and immunological conditions such as hay fever, food allergies, autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiencies. Our clinics are run by highly experienced doctors and nurse specialists and include the following:
General Allergy Clinics
To investigate patients with common allergies such as hay fever, asthma, food allergy, urticaria (rash) and angioedema (swelling).
Allergen Immunotherapy Clinic
To perform subcutaneous or sublingual desensitisation with allergens to patients with major inhalant and insect venom sensitivities.
Anaphylaxis Clinic
To investigate patients suffering with systemic allergic reactions and provide expert training in the use of self-injectable adrenaline devices.
Drug Allergy Clinic
To investigate adverse reactions to prescribed and over the counter medications.
General Immunology Clinic
For patients with suspected autoimmune conditions, primary or secondary immunodeficiencies and hereditary angioedema.
Immunoglobulin Infusion Clinic
To support hospital based immunoglobulin replacement therapy for patients with diagnosed antibody deficiency and to provide home therapy training to patients willing to have their immunoglobulin treatment at home.
In our day to day practice we collaborate with other departments including chest medicine, ENT, rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology and infectious diseases.
The work of the department is supported by a highly specialised Immunology Laboratory conducting a wide range of tests to diagnose allergic and immunological conditions.
Did you know...?
Our department is actively involved in teaching medical students and we participate in several research projects including international multi-centre trials.We are one of the largest allergy centres in UK providing sublingual (oral) desensitisation with inhalant allergens.
Service Lead
Dr Pavels Gordins
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Contact Us
01482 461312 (secretaries)
Key Contacts
Dr Pavels Gordins
Consultant Immunologist
Dr Bryan Fernades
Consultant Allergist
Jackie Moor
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Immunology and Allergy
