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Section of Allergy and Immunology

Welcome from the Chief

Welcome to the Section of Allergy and Immunology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Thank you for visiting our site today.

I am Dr. Robert Pesek, professor of pediatrics and section chief of allergy and immunology. My colleagues and I have worked collaboratively to build an exceptional team committed to excellence in research, education, mentorship, and clinical care. Our section is comprised of institutional and national leaders, externally funded researchers, committed mentors and board-certified clinicians who provide comprehensive, personalized care for allergic and immunological conditions.

Mission Statement

  • The mission of the Section of Allergy and Immunology is to provide world-class care for patients with allergic and immunologic disease through the advancement of our knowledge and daily performance.
    • We aim to work together placing service before self and with passion for our community.
    • We strive to be mission-focused leaders and innovators, who bring excellence to our field in research, clinical care, education, and advocacy.
    • We believe by operating professionally and by promoting equity through an inclusive team effort and by remembering that we serve a purpose greater than ourselves, we will best benefit our patients’ well-being and impact health care with meaningful change.

Thank you again for visiting our site. I hope you enjoyed learning about our program. Please continue browsing our site to learn more about our team and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Robert Pesek, M.D.
Robbie D Pesek, MD
Chief of Allergy and Immunology
Fellowship Director, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Professor of Pediatrics
Email: RDPesek@uams.edu

Patient Care

Our Allergy and Immunology specialists provide personalized care, including both inpatient and outpatient services, to patients of all ages with allergic diseases and immunodeficiency disorders. Our board-certified specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for conditions including asthma and other respiratory diseases, food allergies, atopic dermatitis and primary immunodeficiency disorders.

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Research

Cutting-edge research is integral to the Allergy and Immunology Section at UAMS. Our faculty includes NIH-funded investigators in asthma and respiratory disease, food allergy, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases. Our research programs provide novel research approaches to address pathogenesis of allergic/immunologic diseases, explore new treatment modalities through clinical trials and translational research.

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Contact Us

Jenni Boudreaux
Program Manager, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Phone: 501-364-1060
Email: JBoudreaux@uams.edu

Additional Resources

  • Arkansas Children’s Research Institute
  • Arkansas Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention

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