SIU Medicine Allergy Clinic

Allergy & Immunology • Springfield, IL

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About

The SIU Medicine Allergy Clinic in Springfield, Illinois specializes in evaluation and treatment of environmental and food allergies through comprehensive testing and management. The clinic offers allergy testing, immunotherapy including traditional allergy injections and sublingual immunotherapy, and medical and surgical treatment for allergic disorders affecting the nose, sinuses, ears, and voice.

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Clinic Type

Allergy & Immunology

Address

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Phone

217-545-8000

Email

foundation@siumed.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.siumed.org/treatment/allergies.html

Telehealth

Available via SIU Medicine telehealth platform (referenced in extracted extras)

Services Offered

Allergies and Immunology
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Allergy testing
Desensitization therapies
Immunotherapy
SLIT (sublingual immunotherapy)
Allergy injections
Medical and surgical treatment

Technology & Equipment

MQT (1-hour allergy test)
Traditional allergy injections
Sublingual drop therapy (SLIT)
Immunotherapy (allergy shots)
Home SLIT administration

Team

SIU Medicine Allergy Clinic team, null — Allergy and Immunology clinic team

Insurance & Payment

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Most insurances accepted, Some therapies may not be covered (SLIT often not covered)

Languages Spoken

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Pricing

Allergy consult (screening) details provided; full test (MQT) after exam; injections may be covered by many insurances; SLIT often not covered

Current Offers

Allergy consult and screening — null

FAQs

How do I schedule an allergy consult?

Call 217-545-8000 to schedule; consultation does not require a doctor’s referral unless insurance requires it.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Vitals (Dr. Pradeep S. Kulkarni): 4.6/5 (19 ratings)
WebMD Care (Dr. Glennon Paul): 4.5/5 (50 ratings)
Healthgrades (Dr. David Wright): 4.5/5 (17 ratings)
Birdeye (Dr. Robert P. Mcgovern): 4.5/5 (26 ratings)
Vitals/U.S. News (Dr. Sudha Prasad): 3.7/5 - 4/5 (12-29 ratings)

Patients praise

Compassionate, kind, and attentive bedside manner
Clear, thorough explanations of conditions and treatments
Effective allergy and asthma symptom management
Friendly and professional medical and office staff
Efficient and timely care in some instances

Common complaints

Difficulty reaching the office directly (call centers vs. local office)
Administrative and billing errors
Long or inconsistent wait times
Perceived rudeness or dismissiveness from staff or providers
Issues with communication and insurance departments

"Dr. Kulkarni's empathetic, compassionate, and professional solutions have made the disease much easier to live with."

— Vitals (Dr. Pradeep S. Kulkarni)

"I'd appreciate being able to call the Springfield office directly and not have to go thru 'the call center'. The call center person did try to connect me to the Springfield office but no one answered."

— LocalityBiz (Family Allergy & Asthma, Springfield, OH)

"He’s the most arrogant and narcissistic doctor I’ve ever encountered. He’s a bully and down right cruel."

— WebMD Care (Dr. Gregory Lux)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

First Alert Weather: Warm weather leads to early allergy season — Feb 28, 2026
Warm winter weather triggers allergy concerns — Feb 3, 2026
Experts Warn of Allergy, Tick Surge as Winter Illnesses Decline - Springfield Today — Apr 5, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.