About Allergy Partners
A Network Built Specifically for You
Allergy Partners was created to do one thing: Bring the highest level of care and clinical expertise to as many people as possible living with allergies, asthma and other allergic disease. After 40 years, and after caring for hundreds of thousands of patients, our focus remains the same.
“You’re really getting 150 allergists, not just one.”
Stephen Shield, MD,
Chairman of the Clinical Governance Board
What began as a community practice in Asheville, North Carolina, has grown to become the nation’s largest and most trusted allergy and asthma practice comprising 150 of the best allergists and immunologists in the country. Each provider in our network understands the importance of working together to solve any complex problem brought on by asthma and allergies. This shared knowledge enables us to bring world-class medicine and leading-edge practices to communities across the country.
What Guides Us?
Our guiding light is you, our patient. In every decision we make, we ask, “Will this be better for those that entrust us with their care?” This guiding principle flows through every aspect of our practice, enabling us to remove the obstacles facing so many physicians today so they can focus on what matters most–caring for you.
To learn more about how we can help, find your local office and make an appointment today. Together, we will ensure that you receive only the best.
“Our goal is to be the absolute best place for a patient to receive care.”
David A. Brown, M.D., Founder & CEO
We Set the Standard
We work tirelessly to remain at the forefront of clinical excellence and technological advancements because we are committed to helping our patients find lasting relief. Today, we have developed multiple state-of-the-art programs and facilities dedicated to this very goal that include:
- An evidence-based and standardized allergy immunotherapy program, developed by our physicians and delivered through our centralized allergen extract lab.
- A robust clinical research program to provide real world insights into the conditions we treat and provide patients with access to emerging treatments
- A comprehensive program for the diagnosis and management of food allergies.
- A centralized program to improve access to biologics and other advanced medications for the treatment of severe asthma, hives, eczema, and other allergic diseases.
Each program was built to empower you to live without allergies and asthma discomfort.
Our Story is Just Beginning
In our quest to continuously improve patient care, Allergy Partners has partnered with B-FLEXION, a leading global technology and innovation organization. As a family-owned business with a long heritage of involvement in life science, B-FLEXION shares our desire to bring more advanced allergy care to people across the country.
This collaboration ensures that you and your family receive the most up-to-date treatments and resources while maintaining our commitment to offering compassionate, patient-centered services.
Looking to the future, we are poised to continue revolutionizing the way allergists serve patients and diagnose and manage allergy symptoms. As the leader in allergy and asthma treatment, we remain dedicated to developing and delivering the most advanced care available.
Physician Leadership
Ingrid M. Hoffman, M.D.
After moving to Winston-Salem in 1999 for her Allergy and Immunology fellowship at Wake Forest, Dr. Hoffmann and her husband fell in love with the area, culture and people here. She has been practicing in the area now for over 20 years.
“My interest in allergy and immunology stems not only from a fascination with the immune system, but also because I have allergies myself. In fact, one of my daughters suffers from food and nasal allergies in addition to asthma. So as a parent, I have had first-hand experience coping with these diseases.”
Dr. Hoffmann enjoys seeing patients of all ages, and her special areas of interest include environmental nasal allergies, asthma, and food allergies.
“I have found that appropriate treatment of allergic disease can dramatically improve quality of life.”
When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, three cats and four dogs.
Medical School
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Residency
- University of Louisville, Pediatrics
Board Certified
- American Board of Pediatrics
- The American Board of Allergy & Immunology
Professional Societies
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Ingrid M. Hoffman, M.D.
Director
After moving to Winston-Salem in 1999 for her Allergy and...
Theodore Kim, M.D.
Dr. Theodore Kim is a native of Washington DC and served with distinction as a U.S Army officer and physician. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Allergy Partners, PLLC, the largest single specialty allergy practice in the U.S., and as Medical Director of the Allergy Partners of Northern Virginia Flow Lab. Dr. Kim has won numerous awards such Top Doctors for Northern Virginia Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine as well as Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors and Vitals.com Patient’s Choice Awards. His special areas of interest include food allergies, food oral immunotherapy (OIT), Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Immunology.
Medical School
George Washington University
Residency
Internal Medicine, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Fellowship
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Board Certified
- Allergy & Immunology
Professional Societies
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)
- Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (FAAAAI)
- The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (FACAAI)
- the American College of Physicians (FACP)
Theodore Kim, M.D.
Director
Dr. Theodore Kim is a native of Washington DC and...
Charles “Joey” Lane, M.D.
Dr. Lane is a native of Graham, North Carolina, he moved to Central Virginia with his wife Stephanie, who is a native of Amherst, and they currently live in Forest. They have 4 sons and in 2017 they were blessed with a daughter.
“We chose to move to the area to be near family and to serve the allergy needs of Lynchburg and Central Virginia.”
Medical School
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill NC
Residency
- University of Virginia, Charlottesville VA, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Board Certified
- Adult and Pediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Professional Societies
- He is a member in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology as well as the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
- Dr. Lane is member of the Lynchburg Academy of Medicine and served as President of the Southeastern Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society from 2017-18.
Charles “Joey” Lane, M.D.
Director
Dr. Lane is a native of Graham, North Carolina, he...
Adrienne Tinana, M.D.
Dr. Tiñana decided to go into the field of allergy and immunology as she enjoys working with patients of all ages.
“I believe in patient-centered allergy and asthma care, with an emphasis on knowledge, prevention, and effective management, all of which play an important role in helping those suffering from allergies and asthma to live with the greatest degree of comfort possible.”
After spending several years in Maryland and Virginia, Dr. Tiñana moved to Texas to complete her allergy and immunology fellowship and live closer to her extended family. She decided to open her practice in Corpus Christi as her parents have been residents of the area for almost 20 years.
“I am excited to serve the allergy needs of this wonderful community.”
In her spare time, Dr. Tiñana enjoys spending time with her husband, Peter, and two boys, Kai and Kameron.
Medical School
- The George Washington University School of Medicine
Residency
- Internal Medicine, University of Virginia
Fellowship
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Board Certified
- American Board of Allergy and Immunology
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Societies
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Adrienne Tinana, M.D.
Director
Dr. Tiñana decided to go into the field of allergy...
