Kristin Cardillo
Allergist and Immunologist
2084 E 67th street Brooklyn NY, 11234About
I have developed a love for nutrition while studying biochemistry in high school. I have been determined to be in the medical field and help people take control of their health. Having a father with uncontrolled diabetes at the time, I was inspired to become an expert in food and nutrition and teach others the value of nutrition on their health. I completed my supervised practice and residential hours through NORTHWELL HEALTH dietetic internship which was over 1400 hours of clinical work. My experience includes providing extensive diet education for individuals and groups of differing ages in the following populations: general medicine, inpatient/outpatient pediatric and adult endocrinology, cardiology, renal transplant / dialysis, oncology, gastrointestinal disorders, psychiatry, bariatric, high risk maternity, nutrition support and critical care / ICU training (neurology, medical, surgical, neonatal, and cardio- thoracic). I am an active member of the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. To further serve the community, I also lend my expertise to provide nutrition education to local community affiliations and small businesses. I have a great love for educating and promoting proper health to my community and I am utilizing this passion now while working at The Center for Asthma, Allergy & Immunology.
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I was recently around peanut butter and I have an allergy. Can I still have a reaction?
I am a registered dietitian, but from my experience with this, it is very possible. Reactions to food vary and depend on different exposure. Therefore, it is very possible. READ MORE
I have severe allergy to eggplant. Can it ever be cured?
I am a registered dietitian - from my experience and knowledge, food allergies do not have a cure or treatment like environmental allergies do. READ MORE
What are the possible triggers of eczema?
I am a registered dietitian - from my experience and knowledge working at an allergy center, children like this come in for immediate testing of food and environmental allergies. This will help depict the cause. You can try an elimination diet for a week and reintroduce the top 8 major allergens slowly to see if an eczema patch appears. READ MORE
Is there any way at all to get rid of allergies forever?
I am a registered dietitian - from my experience and knowledge, when working at an allergy center, you should consult your allergist about beginning allergy shots to desensitize your immune system to specific triggers. READ MORE
Is lactose intolerance treatable?
I am a registered dietitian - from my experience and knowledge, lactose intolerance is not something treated, however, you can begin taking probiotics as this has been associated with helping over time. READ MORE
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- Head Dietitian The Center for Allergy, Asthma and Immunology 2018 - 2018
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