Kelsey Kaman, MD, BSN
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Biography
Dr. Kaman obtained her BSN, MD degrees at the University of Connecticut in 2009; 2016. She completed pediatric residency training at Baystate Medical Center and began Allergy/Immunology fellowship in 2019 at Yale University. Her academic interests include food allergy as well as local advocacy and teaching. In her free time she enjoys gardening and exploring the outdoors with her husband and three children.
Appointments
Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy, Immunology & Sleep Medicine
Assistant ProfessorPrimary
Other Departments & Organizations
- Pediatric Food Allergy Program
- Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy, Immunology & Sleep Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Yale Medicine
Education & Training
- Resident
- Baystate Children's Hospital (2019)
- MD
- University of Connecticut, Doctor of Medicine (2016)
- Non Degree Program
- University of Connecticut , Post-Baccalaureate Program (2011)
- BSN
- University of Connecticut, Nursing, Minor in Spanish (2009)
Research
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Christina Price, MD
Clemente Britto-Leon, MD
Marwan Mikheal Azar, MD, FAST, FIDSA
Astha Chichra, MBBS
Frederick Lewis Altice, MD, MA
Gary Soffer, MD, FAAP
Publications
2023
Validated anxiety assessments among pediatric patients with peanut allergy on oral immunotherapy
Kaman K, Dhodapkar M, Shabanova V, McCollum S, Factor J, Leeds S. Validated anxiety assessments among pediatric patients with peanut allergy on oral immunotherapy. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2023, 130: 657-663. PMID: 36738780, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.01.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPeanut oral immunotherapyOral immunotherapyNon-white racePeanut allergyAnxiety scoresOlder cohortProspective cross-sectional cohort studyCross-sectional cohort studyHigher mean anxiety scoresMean anxiety scoreDiagnosable anxietyCohort studyMale patientsPediatric patientsFemale patientsFood allergySimilar patientsHigh prevalenceHigher scoresLife measuresLow prevalencePatientsSeparation anxiety scoresElectronic survey questionnaireAllergyParent-reported penicillin allergies in children: A qualitative study.
Carter EJ, Kaman K, Baron K, Miller M, Krol DM, Harpalani D, Aseltine RH, Pagoto S. Parent-reported penicillin allergies in children: A qualitative study. Am J Infect Control 2023, 51: 56-61. PMID: 35537563, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.008.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergies
Kaman, K. Factor, J. A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed aller-gies. Journal of Food Allergy. July 2022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPeripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
Shin, J. Kaman, K. Anthonypillai, J. Soffer, G. Kang, I. (2022). Peripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. February 2022.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
The immunologic response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
Le NK, Kaman K, Martin HC, Mullur J, Stenehjem KK, Coomar L, Bahar B, Dutta M, Izurieta R, Brooks JP. The immunologic response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Allergy Asthma Proc 2021, 42: 495-505. PMID: 34871157, DOI: 10.2500/aap.2021.42.210077.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCytokine profiles in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support
Kaman K, Azmy V, Chichra A, Britto-Leon C, Price C. Cytokine profiles in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. Respiratory Medicine Case Reports 2021, 33: 101376. PMID: 33680800, PMCID: PMC7925237, DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2021.101376.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsExtracorporeal membrane oxygenation supportMembrane oxygenation supportVV-ECMOOxygenation supportCytokine stormVeno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation supportSevere SARS-CoV-2 infectionSARS-CoV-2 infectionVV-ECMO supportRefractory respiratory failureProspective cohort studyCohort of patientsInterleukin-2 receptorCytokine elevationHyperinflammatory stateECMO supportRespiratory failureCohort studyCytokine profileClinical courseInterleukin-10COVID19 patientsUnderlying pathophysiologyInterleukin-6Inflammatory responseNovel Compound Heterozygous Mutations in ZAP70 Leading to a SCID Phenotype with Normal Downstream In vitro Signaling.
Kaman K, Abrams M, Dobbs K, Notarangelo LD, Delmonte OM, Palterer B, Pai SY, Johnston A. Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations in ZAP70 Leading to a SCID Phenotype with Normal Downstream In vitro Signaling. J Clin Immunol 2021, 41: 470-472. PMID: 33184721, DOI: 10.1007/s10875-020-00913-4.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesA retrospective matched cohort single‐center study evaluating outcomes of COVID‐19 and the impact of immunomodulation on COVID‐19‐related cytokine release syndrome in solid organ transplant recipients
Ringer M, Azmy V, Kaman K, Tang D, Cheung H, Azar MM, Price C, Malinis M. A retrospective matched cohort single‐center study evaluating outcomes of COVID‐19 and the impact of immunomodulation on COVID‐19‐related cytokine release syndrome in solid organ transplant recipients. Transplant Infectious Disease 2021, 23: e13556. PMID: 33378571, PMCID: PMC7883059, DOI: 10.1111/tid.13556.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedCase-Control StudiesCohort StudiesComorbidityCOVID-19COVID-19 Drug TreatmentCytokine Release SyndromeFemaleGlucocorticoidsGraft RejectionHeart TransplantationHospitalizationHumansImmunologic FactorsImmunosuppressive AgentsInterleukin-10Interleukin-6Kidney TransplantationLiver TransplantationMaleMiddle AgedReceptors, Interleukin-2Retrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2Severity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsCytokine release syndromeBody mass indexNon-SOT patientsSOT groupSOT patientsRelease syndromeInterleukin-6COVID-19-related cytokine release syndromeSoluble interleukin-2 receptor levelsControl groupInterleukin-2 receptor levelsSolid organ transplant patientsSolid organ transplant recipientsImpact of immunomodulationInterleukin-10 levelsOrgan transplant recipientsOrgan transplant patientsCritical care needsMulti-center studyCoronavirus disease 2019COVID-19Interleukin levelsIndex hospitalizationTransplant patientsTransplant recipientsCytokine Profiles Before and After Immune Modulation in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
Azmy V, Kaman K, Tang D, Zhao H, Dela Cruz C, Topal JE, Malinis M, Price CC. Cytokine Profiles Before and After Immune Modulation in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19. Journal Of Clinical Immunology 2021, 41: 738-747. PMID: 33459964, PMCID: PMC7812117, DOI: 10.1007/s10875-020-00949-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedBiomarkersCOVID-19COVID-19 Drug TreatmentCytokine Release SyndromeCytokinesDrug Therapy, CombinationFeasibility StudiesFemaleGlucocorticoidsHospitalizationHumansImmunologic FactorsMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2Severity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultConceptsIL-10 levelsIL-6IL-10Disease severityCytokine profileD-dimerTreatment algorithmCritical SARS-CoV-2 infectionCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2 infectionAdministration of tocilizumabAdmission IL-6Maximum oxygen requirementsTocilizumab-treated patientsElevated IL-6Immune-modulating therapyCritical COVID-19Retrospective chart reviewTertiary care centerIL-6 levelsMean IL-6IL-6 inhibitionAdministration of glucocorticoidsRole of cytokinesCytokine elevationThe Impact of Food Matrices on Egg Allergenicity.
Kaman K, Leeds S. The Impact of Food Matrices on Egg Allergenicity. Journal of Food Allergy. August 2021.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
activity American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetails2019 - Presentactivity American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Professional OrganizationsMemberDetails2019 - Presentactivity Hartford Courant
Media PresenceExpertDetailsInterviewed about how to prevent and manage symptoms for upcoming allergy season2023 - Presentactivity Code Ana
Public ServiceConsultantDetailsNon-profit organization aiming to equip schools for medical emergencies2021 - Presentactivity Cough Panel Experts
Oral PresentationENT Society Annual ConferenceDetails05/01/2024 - 05/01/2024Southington, CT, United StatesAbstract/SynopsisReviewed the work-up for a chronic cough specifically from the perspective of an allergist
Clinical Care
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Clinical Specialties
Board Certifications
Allergy & Immunology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Allergy & Immunology
- Original Certification Date
- 2021
Pediatrics
- Certification Organization
- AB of Pediatrics
- Original Certification Date
- 2019
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- June 07, 2024
Yale Pediatrics Announces New Section of Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology and Interim Section Chief, Ian Ferguson, MD
- June 03, 2024Source: NBC CT
Better Health: Childhood food allergies
- July 11, 2023Source: Yahoo News!
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital opens pediatric center in New London
- May 19, 2023Source: Hartford Courant
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