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Dr. Marek M. Pienkowski, M.D., Ph.D. Appointments Knoxville Prior to beginning his practice, Dr. Pienkowski researched extensively at top institutions such as The Wistar Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, Henry Ford Hospital, and Johns Hopkins University Medicine. After gaining many years of valuable experience in academia and research, Dr. Pienkowski decided to start his own practice with a commitment to practicing medicine where he believed people needed him the most: East Tennessee. What better place for a world-class immu nologist to put his years of research into practice? West Knox Plaza 7417 Kingston Pike, Suite 101 Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 584-4112 Greeneville 1406 Tusculum Blvd. MOB 2, Suite 2500 Greeneville, TN 37745 (423) 638-9595 Johnson City Northside Professional Building 403 Princeton Road, Suite 4 Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 928-0113 Bristol Discover a Symptom Free Life 321 Midway Medical Park, Suite 3 Bristol, TN 37620 (423) 968-3440 Kingsport Dr. Larry Smith, M.D., M.B.A. Dr. Larry Smith was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He is board-certified in both Pediatrics and Allergy/ Immunology. He earned his Bachelor of Sciences at Georgia Southern University and his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his Residency in Pediatrics at Lloyd Noland Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Following his Residency, Dr. Smith served as the Chief of Pediatrics at the US Naval Hospital in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and later served the Brunswick, Georgia community in private practice for thirty years. Dr. Smith has contributed to the advancement of medicine through several publications, as well as clinical research projects. 2012 Brookside Drive, Suite 11 Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 378-3131 865 -584 - 4112 pienkowskimd.com Caring for the East Tennessee Community for over 30 years. pienkowskimd.com Our Services Immunology Asthma We want every patient to discover a symptom-free, healthy life through the induction of disease remission. At Pienkowski MD Clinic, we have experience with the diagnosis and treatment of various allergic syndromes and comorbid disorders. At Pienkowski MD Clinic, we approach allergy and immunology care with a specific, patient-tailored approach that acknowledges the path to wellness will look different for every person. Many different types of chronic fatigue, pain, sickness, and other maladies can be addressed through the study of immunology; often times it serves as the key that can unlock the door to a healthy lifestyle free of the symptoms you have grown accustomed to. This lung condition causes your airways to narrow and create mucus, making breathing difficult and cause wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. Allergic asthma is the most common type of asthma: 90% of children and 50% of adults who have asthma suffer from asthma with an allergy component. To effectively treat this complex lung disease, patients must be able to identify the allergenic factors that cause the reaction in the first place. That is where we come in! We offer experienced, quality, and friendly health care services to every patient we see. We want to help you feel better and live better. A dverse Reactions to Food, Drugs and Latex A llergy Syndrome A llergic Conjunctivitis and Rhinitis A naphylaxis A ngioedema and Urticaria (Hives) F ood Allergies I mmunotherapy (subcutaneous and oral), traditional and rapid programs I mmunodeficiency M alabsorption A sthma M etal Hypersensitivity A topic Dermatitis/ Eczema N asal Polyposis A utoimmune Disorders C hronic Otitis Let us help you get on the right track towards recovering from allergic asthma and discovering a symptom-free life. E nvironmental Allergies S amter’s Syndrome S inus Syndrome Our Mission To provide high quality, accessible, comprehensive, compassionate healthcare to all of our patients, and to keep serving the communities of East Tennessee for many years to come. We like to see ourselves as a small, flexible, fast-moving team with big ideas. We have friends and partners all over the world to help us make those ideas come alive. Allergy Syndrome Specialized Services Allergies can come from almost anywhere. Pollen, dust, food, insect stings, animal proteins, mold, medication, and chemicals can all be triggers for allergic reactions. Narrowing down a reaction to its true source is a tricky task. Thankfully, the team at Pienkowski MD Clinic has decades of shared experience and always addresses the fundamental, underlying source of allergenic abnormalities and engages patients with a comprehensive treatment plan. We offer the following special services to diagnose and treat your allergy syndrome and comorbid conditions: Once we identify the allergens that are causing your symptoms, a treatment plan can be recommended. Treatment plans include a range of solutions such as avoidance of allergens, medications, and/or allergy immunotherapy (shots). Immunotherapy may be subcutaneous and/or oral and entails immunomodulation through biologicals and drugs, as well as desensitization procedures. Oral desensitization and immunization to foods such as peanuts are available treatment options. D rug Allergy Desensitization (e.g., to aspirin) F lu Vaccine Desensitization F unctional Immunity Testing I nsect Venom Immunotherapy with rush program L ung Function Assessment (functional and biological) M etal Hypersensitivity Testing O ral Immunotherapy P eanut Anaphylaxis Oral Immunotherapy