I am a board certified specialist in allergy and asthma for adults and children, and a national speaker. I am President of the Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (2011-2012). I started my own practice in 2007 in McHenry, Kane, and Lake counties in order to provide cutting-edge care for patients with a wide spectrum of allergic diseases who deserve the most up to date medical approaches. Compassionate care has been my primary focus since opening and I approach every patient with a sneeze, cough, wheeze, rash or headache as I would my own family members.

You will agree that my staff is exceptional at meeting your needs and making you feel like part of our family.

I consider myself to be down-to-earth, approachable, hard-working, and some might say-funny!! I am a true mid-westerner and love our flatlands. I am married with two wonderful children. I love biking and am always trying to improve my skiing, as I have been deemed a hazard to other skiers.

I also have a special interest in treating: Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Novel treatments for Food Allergies, Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) induced by Food Allergies and Food Intolernaces.

Medical Training:
Fellowship: Allergy/Immunology, Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center; Chicago, Illinois
Pediatric Residency: Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center; Chicago, Illinois
Internship: Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center; Chicago, Illinois
M.D.: University of Tel Aviv, Israel
B.S.: Washington University; St. Louis, Missouri

Medical Societies:

Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology President 2011-2012, President Elect 2010-2011 and Continuing Committee member
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Voting Fellow (FAAAAI)
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Fellow (FACAAI)
American Medical Association (AMA)
American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)

Publications:

-Askenazi "Myths about Pediatric Allergy" Illinois Pediatrician, Il Chapter, AAP Volume 22, No 4 Fall 2004
-Online: Askenazi "Skin Allergies: When should you see and allergist/immunologist" Allergy & Asthma ADVOCATE, Spring 2004

National Presentations:
-Presenter at AAAAI National Conferences 2006, 2009, 2010
-Presenter at the AAAAI Allergy Practice/Management Conference, St. Louis, MO July 2005
-Poster Presentations at AAAAI Annual Meetings March 2001 and 2002 "RCM Anaphylaxis in High Risk Cardiac Patient" ACAAI National Conference Nov 2001