Gary Soffer, MD, FAAP
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Research
Publications
2024
Concordance of provider chart notation and guideline-based classification of asthma severity
Kroll H, Feinberg T, Soffer G, Reznik M. Concordance of provider chart notation and guideline-based classification of asthma severity. Journal Of Asthma 2024, ahead-of-print: 1-10. PMID: 38717912, DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2024.2353106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAsthma severity classificationChart notationUrban primary careClassification of asthma severityFair-to-goodWeighted kappa coefficientGuideline-based criteriaPrimary careNAEPP guidelinesDiagnosed asthmaConvenience sampleGuideline-basedAsthma criteriaPositive predictive valueAsthma severityAssess concordanceGuideline classificationPhysiciansEvaluate concordanceSeverity classificationClinic patientsPrescribed treatmentNAEPPMcNemar testKappa coefficientAppropriate Selection of Antihistamines in the Management of Allergic Reactions in the Pediatric Emergency Room: a quality improvement initiative
Tepler E, Mehta M, Tiyyagura G, Goldman M, Powers E, Soffer G. Appropriate Selection of Antihistamines in the Management of Allergic Reactions in the Pediatric Emergency Room: a quality improvement initiative. Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology 2024, 153: ab54. DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2023.11.192.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
SOMETHING'S FISHY WITH THE FEED: AN IGE-MEDIATED ALLERGIC REACTION TO HUMAN MILK
Halperin-Goldstein S, Soffer G. SOMETHING'S FISHY WITH THE FEED: AN IGE-MEDIATED ALLERGIC REACTION TO HUMAN MILK. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2023, 131: s170. DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.08.523.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociated with allergen exposureHuman milkAllergic reactionsCase description ARare case reportFood proteinsSkin prick testAllergy to peanutIgE-mediated reactionsIgE-mediated allergic reactionsIntermittent pruritusBreastfed infantsCase reportRespiratory distressPrick testLaboratory evidenceChildren's dietsFood allergyMother's dietAllergen exposureComplementary foodsDiet modificationInduce sensitizationFin fishAllergic symptomatologyRacial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Differences in Food Allergies in the US
Jiang J, Warren C, Brewer A, Soffer G, Gupta R. Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Differences in Food Allergies in the US. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e2318162. PMID: 37314805, PMCID: PMC10267771, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.18162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-Hispanic Black individualsNon-Hispanic white individualsParent-reported food allergyFood allergyWhite individualsBlack individualsEpinephrine autoinjector useFood allergy outcomesSurvey-weighted proportionsEmergency department visitsCommon food allergensFood allergy reactionsPopulation-based surveyCross-sectional survey studySimilar symptom presentationsLower ratesAutoinjector useDepartment visitsClinical outcomesPhysician diagnosisAllergy outcomesRepresentative sampleAllergy reactionsMAIN OUTCOMEPrevalence ratesThe emerging role of child life specialists in the pediatric food allergy clinic
Mathew M, Stahl U, Soffer G. The emerging role of child life specialists in the pediatric food allergy clinic. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2023, 131: 296-297. PMID: 37209837, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.05.013.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Computational analysis to define efficacy & molecular mechanisms of 7, 4’- Dihydroxyflavone on eosinophilic esophagitis: Ex-vivo validation in human esophagus biopsies
Maskey A, Wang Z, Chen X, Dunkin D, Yang N, Soffer G, Yuan Q, Li X. Computational analysis to define efficacy & molecular mechanisms of 7, 4’- Dihydroxyflavone on eosinophilic esophagitis: Ex-vivo validation in human esophagus biopsies. Frontiers In Immunology 2022, 13: 1015437. PMID: 36591238, PMCID: PMC9797535, DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.1015437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLevels of TNFIL-6Abdominal painEosinophilic esophagitisBiopsy samplesAbnormal bowel movementsTreatment of EoEMain treatment optionDihydroxy flavonesSignificant reductionTraditional Chinese medicine practiceDietary eliminationEoE therapyGE refluxSwallowed steroidsBowel movementsEoE patientsEsophageal dysfunctionGI symptomsEosinophilic inflammationImmunological mechanismsSteroid treatmentUpper endoscopyIgE productionChinese medicine practiceSafety Considerations for Natural Products Commonly Used By Patients with Allergic Disease
Soffer G, Shroff P, Horwitz R. Safety Considerations for Natural Products Commonly Used By Patients with Allergic Disease. The Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology In Practice 2022, 10: 3131-3138. PMID: 36174919, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2022.09.025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConventional medical therapyHealth care providersMedical therapyAllergic diseasesClinical commentaryAdverse reactionsDrug Administration requirementsCare providersSide effectsAlternative medicinePatientsDietary supplementsU.S. FoodAllergyAdministration requirementsMedicinal plantsNatural productsTherapyCliniciansSafety considerationsDiseaseInduction of Severe Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Multi-Organ Inflammation by Airborne Allergens is Associated with IL-4/IL-13 and CCL11 but Not IgE in Genetic Susceptible Mice
Maskey A, Srivastava K, Soffer G, Dunkin D, Yuan Q, Li X. Induction of Severe Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Multi-Organ Inflammation by Airborne Allergens is Associated with IL-4/IL-13 and CCL11 but Not IgE in Genetic Susceptible Mice. Journal Of Inflammation Research 2022, 15: 5527-5540. PMID: 36176352, PMCID: PMC9514888, DOI: 10.2147/jir.s372449.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAirborne allergensNormal controlsEosinophilic inflammationEosinophilic esophagitisTh2 cytokinesAntigen-specific IgE levelsCommon chronic inflammatory diseaseImportant pathologic roleMild eosinophilic inflammationSevere eosinophilic esophagitisSevere eosinophilic inflammationIL-4/ILBronchoalveolar lavage fluidChronic inflammatory diseaseMulti-organ inflammationGene-deficient miceChemokine gene expressionIgA levelsIgE levelsIgG levelsSerum totalSpecific IgETotal IgAWT miceLavage fluidA Flavonoid Compound 7, 4 Dihydroxy Flavone as a Potential Therapeutic for the Treatment and Management of EoE
Maskey A, Wang Z, Chen X, Dunkin D, Soffer G, Yuan Q, Li X. A Flavonoid Compound 7, 4 Dihydroxy Flavone as a Potential Therapeutic for the Treatment and Management of EoE. The FASEB Journal 2022, 36 DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2022.36.s1.r4598.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLevels of TNFManagement of EoEIL-6Biopsy samplesAbnormal bowel movementsProlonged steroid useDihydroxy flavonesHigh relapse rateRisk of cancerAGE-RAGE pathwayHigh response rateSignificant reductionTraditional Chinese medicine practiceEase of administrationPathway analysisDietary eliminationOral steroidsSystemic steroidsAbdominal painBowel movementsEsophageal dysfunctionGI symptomsMaintenance therapyEosinophilic inflammationGastrointestinal refluxHealth disparities in pediatric food allergy
Tepler E, Wong KH, Soffer GK. Health disparities in pediatric food allergy. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2022, 129: 417-423. PMID: 35476967, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.04.022.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPediatric food allergyFood allergyHealth disparitiesSocioeconomic disparitiesSocioeconomic statusOutcome of childrenLow socioeconomic statusGoogle Scholar databasesAllergen-free foodsLong-term managementAcute managementAllergy careOverall prevalenceFood assistance programsAllergyHealth outcomesScholar databasesGreater riskLiterature searchOriginal research articlesChildrenPossible interventionsPrevalenceCurrent literatureDiagnosis
Clinical Care
Overview
Gary Soffer, MD, is an allergist-immunologist who treats food and environmental allergies, asthma, hay fever, and eczema in children and adults.
Within the Integrative Medicine program at Smilow Cancer Hospital, Dr. Soffer provides cancer patients and survivors complementary therapies that complement, but do not replace, their standard cancer treatments. The program offers mind-body interventions, massage, and guidance on the safe use of herbal and dietary supplements.
“Allergy and integrative medicine are both areas that require the doctor to look at the whole patient and not just a single organ or disease,” he says. “My specialties allow me to get to know my patients and build long-lasting relationships.”
Any diagnosis can be difficult to navigate, he says. “I love working with my patients and their families to help guide them along their health journey.”
“My favorite part of the job is being with my amazing patients,” he says. “Whether this is seeing kids with food allergies, or adults with cancer, each patient has contributed to my life in a meaningful way.”
Clinical Specialties
Fact Sheets
Penicillin Allergy
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Board Certifications
Allergy & Immunology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Allergy & Immunology
- Original Certification Date
- 2018
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- August 12, 2024Source: NBC Connecticut
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- July 08, 2024Source: Yale Medicine
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- June 19, 2024Source: NBC CT
The holistic healing program at Smilow Cancer Hospital
- June 10, 2024
2023-24 Department of Pediatrics Faculty Awards