Hermosa Beach CA Allergy Testing, Immunologist & Sinus Doctor

GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY HERMOSA BEACH CA

Meet Dr. Rafi and his team at the Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Institute. They specialize in geriatric care. Dr. Rafi completed fellowships in geriatrics and advanced geriatrics at UCLA, focusing on immune function and academic anti-aging.

Our geriatric patients are typically over 65, but age doesn’t define being geriatric. You could be 70, healthy, and working full-time without being geriatric. Or you might be 60, managing multiple health issues and medications, making you a geriatric patient. We assess your functionality at home and outside, your comorbidities, and your medical complexity.

With each new patient, we start fresh. We begin with a medication review and an analysis of recent lab results. We may order additional tests as necessary.

Geriatrics & Gerontology
Allergy-and-Immunology

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGYHERMOSA BEACH CA

Welcome to the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute. We provide effective treatments for Allergy, Immunology, Respiratory, and Skin Disorders. Allergy happens when the immune system reacts to harmless allergens, causing symptoms like sneezing, rashes, itching, or shortness of breath. Our treatments are thorough and tailored for the best results. We offer advanced testing and a comprehensive approach for patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. Our goal is to offer excellent and efficient care, helping you find relief and understand the root cause of your condition.

Our specialties include treatment for:

Respiratory Conditions Hermosa Beach CA
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Chronic Bronchitis
  • Chronic Cough
  • Asthma (Allergic and Non-Allergic)
  • Adult-Onset Asthma
  • Exercise-Induced Asthma
  • Allergic Rhinitis (“Hay Fever”)
Skin Disorders Hermosa Beach CA
  • Eczema
  • Psoriasis
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Skin Rashes
  • Contact Dermatitis
Immunology Hermosa Beach CA
  • Immune Deficiency (CVID)
  • Recurrent Infections
  • Bacterial and Fungal Infections.
Food and Drug Allergies Hermosa Beach CA
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Intolerance
  • Drug Allergy
  • Multiple Drug Allergies

Our Other Services

Food & Drug Allergy Hermosa Beach CA

If you have a food allergy, your immune system overreacts to a particular protein found in that food. Symptoms can occur when…

Immunology Hermosa Beach CA

If the immune system is malfunctioning, our defenses are down against diseases, such as cancer, autoimmune and allergy…

Skin Allergies & Conditions Hermosa Beach CA

Eczema is the most common skin condition, especially in children. It affects one in five infants but only around one in…

Allergy Testing & Therapies Hermosa Beach CA

We have a variety of testing options at the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Institute to help us determine the treatment …

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Hermosa Beach CA

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic/immune condition that causes inflammation or swelling of the esophagus.

Cannabis Allergy Testing Hermosa Beach CA

The symptoms of marijuana allergy include many clinical manifestations depending on how a person was exposed.

Asif Rafi

Dr Asif Rafi

What you can expect on your first visit:

Your first visit to Dr. Rafi is very comprehensive. We take your history to learn all aspects of your condition and perform an initial examination. Most likely, we will perform skin testing during this visit. It might be skin testing for classic allergies or patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis. We also test for exhaled nitric oxide (called FeNO) to determine the level of allergic inflammation in your lungs. We offer spirometry for assessment of lung function. We can perform nasal endoscopy with a flexible fiber optic endoscopy to assess for nasalpolyps, deviated septum, and candidiasis.