To schedule an appointment
call  (859)  277-9112

Fax (859) 277-7105
Toll free (888) 651-0055
 E-mail: Kenneth Gerson

 

Five Office Locations:
Lexington 171 North Eagle Creek  Drive
Suite # 106
Lexington, KY  40509
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(Office hours Monday thru Friday)


An allergist is a physician who specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases such as hay fever (nasal and eye allergies), food allergies, drug allergies, eczema, hives and stinging insect allergies.

Our allergists have trained at least five years beyond medical school. Advanced training includes a residency in internal medicine or pediatrics and at least two years in an approved allergy training program that also includes pulmonary, dermatology, and ear, nose and throat experience.
Georgetown Georgetown Specialty Clinic
Building B
1156 Lexington Road
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(Office hours on Tuesdays)
Mt. Sterling Medical Arts
805-E Alexa
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(Office hours Wednesdays )
Richmond Pattie A. Clay Hospital
Med. Office Bldg. 1,  Ste# 25
(Office hours on Monday)
Frankfort 101 Medical Heights Drive
Suite  # F
(Office hours on Fridays)


Dr. Kenneth L. Gerson

Dr. Gerson is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his training in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He obtained his allergy and clinical immunology training at the Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, and at the Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Kentucky. He is the author of several chapters in medical texts, articles in journals and regularly lectures. He is a fellow and member of many professional organizations and a diplomat of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Gerson and his wife, Alberta, are involved in many community activities.


Dr. William A. Greisner

Dr. Greisner is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia. He completed his training in internal medicine at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, Burlington. He obtained his allergy and clinical immunology training at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island where he served as a clinical instructor. Dr. Greisner is the author of several publications and has presented his research findings at national meetings. He is a member of several medical organizations and a diplomate of  the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.  Dr. Greisner is married and his wife, Ann, is originally from Danville, Kentucky.

Drs. Gerson and Greisner regularly attend continuing medical conferences and seminars in order to provide the most up-to-date care for our patients.  We are also pleased that our doctors have often been called upon to participate in educational sessions for other doctors in the United States as well as in foreign countries.
"We are most honored and pleased by the referrals that are promoted by our satisfied patients and want to thank you for letting us participate in your medical care."


Visits to your allergist
 During your visit to our office, a detailed history focusing on symptoms, specific aggravators, prior and present treatment and an environmental survey of home and work/school exposures will be obtained. A physical examination will then be performed. With this information the allergist will determine and discuss with you what tests will assist in making the diagnoses. When appropriate, allergy skin tests are performed to determine and/or confirm your specific allergies. Special new procedures are available to skin test small children in order to make the experience as comfortable as possible. When indicated, breathing tests are carried out to measure the function of the lungs and to determine if there is any impairment. Other tests such as x-rays may be ordered as well.

The allergist will review with you the results of the evaluation and discuss treatment options. A combination of approaches is usually recommended which include avoidance of irritants and allergens, medications and in selected cases immunotherapy (allergy injections).

An allergist is on call at all times and may be reached by calling (859) 277-9112.

Office policies
 We participate with most insurance plans. Patients are encouraged to review their insurance handbooks which will indicate any patient responsibilities such as obtaining referrals from the primary physician. Co-payments, deductibles and other fees for services rendered that are the responsibilities of the patient are due at the time of service. For your convenience we accept VISA and MasterCard. If you are unable to keep an appointment for any reason, please contact our office 24 hours in advance of the visit.
Our favorite Links:

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Allergy and Asthma Network - Mothers of Asthmatics

The Food Allergy Network