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About
Asthma and Allergy Healthcare Services
Allergy & Asthma Associates, Inc. offers personalized treatment for asthma and allergy in patients of all ages in Cincinnati and the Tristate area. We are dedicated to working with our patients to build a trusting relationship and provide the education and tools they need to get better.
Conditions We Treat
- Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
- Children’s Allergies
- Mold Allergy
- House Dust Allergy
- Pollen Allergy
- Pet Allergy
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Asthma
- Food Allergies
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Contact Dermatitis (e.g. Poison Ivy, Nickel Allergy)
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Angioedema
- Acute & Chronic Sinusitis
- Drug Allergy
- Non-Allergic Rhinitis (Vasomotor Rhinitis)
- Insect Allergy
- Anaphylaxis
- Nasal Polyps
Testing for Asthma and Allergies
- Skin Testing for Environmental Allergens, Food, Drugs, and Insects
- Spirometry
- Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)
- Food and Drug Challenges
- Patch Testing
- Testing for respiratory, food and environmental allergies.
Other Asthma and Allergy Healthcare Services
- Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
- Administration of Biological Agents (e.g. Anti-IgE and Anti-IL-5)
- Peanut Food Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
- Aspirin Desensitization
Meet Our ABAI Board-Certified Allergists
Steven A. Sutton, MD
Education
- Undergraduate: University of Texas, Austin
- Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
- Residency: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; University of Cincinnati
- Chief Resident: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
- Fellowship: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center; University of Cincinnati
- Former President of CAAS
Medical Training
He trained in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (1998–2001) and was its chief resident from 2001 to 2002. Then, he completed adult and pediatric allergy, asthma, and immunology training at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (2002–2005).
Dr. Sutton is also a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
Education
Dr. Steven A. Sutton completed his undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Austin and finished medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas.
Credentials
He is a diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
Affiliations
Dr. Sutton is the immediate past president of the Cincinnati Allergy and Asthma Society.
Professional Approach
He welcomes all ages to his practice and takes a collaborative approach with his patients.
Personal Life
Dr. Sutton is married with three grown sons. He is an avid runner and enjoys traveling.
John A. Eckman, MD
Education
- Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Chief Resident: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Medical Training
He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in 2005. The following year, Dr. Eckman served as its chief resident. Then, he completed a three-year Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2009.
Education
Dr. John A. Eckman is a native of Cincinnati, OH, who graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1994. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, he moved back to the Cincinnati area and earned his Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2002.
Board Certifications
Dr. Eckman became board-certified in internal medicine in 2005. He then became board-certified in allergy and immunology in 2008.
Areas of Practice
He treats patients with asthma and rhinitis. Additionally, Dr. Eckman has a special professional interest in food allergies, hives, and medical education.
Personal Life
Dr. Eckman is married and has two children. He enjoys swimming, photography and spending time with his friend and family. He is also an avid Bengals and Reds fans.
Front Office Staff
You will find our front office staff skilled, friendly, and knowledgeable about insurance and scheduling matters. Their friendly smiles and voices greet you at the check-in window and on the phone. They are the backbone of our warm atmosphere.
Medical Staff
We are fortunate to have an excellent and experienced staff of nurses and medical assistants. You will find our nurses and medical assistants to be a great resource for many of your allergy and asthma questions. As your relationship with Allergy and Asthma Associates, Inc. grows, you will consider them a vital part of our patient-oriented approach to care.
