Dr. Jeffrey G Demain, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI, FAAP
Allergist and Immunologist
510 W Tudor Rd Suite 1 Anchorage AK, 99503About
Dr. Jeffrey Demain is an Allergist Immunologist, practicing in Anchorage Alaska, where he serves as the Medical Director of LUX Infusion and LUX Immunology. Dr Demain is a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington and Affiliate Professor at the University of Alaska. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Allergy Immunology and The Allergist Foundation. Dr Demain has over 50 peer reviewed publications with over 2,000 citations and has authored four textbook chapters. His practice focuses on immunodeficiency and immune mediated disorder.
Education and Training
University of Oklahoma Bachlors of Science 1979
Texas Tech University MD 1987
School of Aerospace Medicine Flight Medicine 1992
Wright State University Residency 1990
Wilford Hall Medical Center Fellowship Allergy Immunology 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Allergy Immunology
Active and participating in MOC
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Papular urticaria and things that bite in the night.
- Seal and whale meat: two newly recognized food allergies.
- Environment, public policy, and human health: implications of current events for the next generation of patients and physicians.
- Insect anaphylaxis: addressing clinical challenges.
- Insect anaphylaxis: where are we? The stinging facts 2012.
- Climate change and our environment: the effect on respiratory and allergic disease.
- Reply: To PMID 23687635.
- Update on the understanding, diagnosis and tailored management of anaphylaxis: making progress.
- The natural history of exposure to the imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta).
- Immediate, late, and delayed skin test responses to Centruroides vittatus scorpion venom.
- Pediatric adenoidal hypertrophy and nasal airway obstruction: reduction with aqueous nasal beclomethasone.
- Intranasal beclomethasone as an adjunct to treatment of chronic middle ear effusion.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor University of Washington 2013 - Present
- Affiliate Professor University of Alaska 2016 - Present
- Founder Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center of Alaska -
- Medical Director / Owner LUX Infusion, Anchorage AK -
- Chief Resident Wright State University / Dayton Children’s Medical Center 1989 - 1990
- Clinical Instructor University of Texas Health Sciences 1990 - 1992
- Affiliate Professor WWAMI School of Medical Education University of Alaska, Anchorage 2016 -
Awards
- Birch Award 2024 Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Alaska Top Docs 2024 Alaska Business
- Leadership Award 2020 American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
- Special Achievement Award 2020 American Academy of Pediatrics
- Teaching Recognition Award 2019 Pacific Northwest University of Health Sceinces
- Citation for Outstanding Service 2016 American Academy of Pediatrics
- Citation for Outstanding Service 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics
- Awarded Second Place; Research Presentation 1995 Harold Nelson Symposium, Tri-Service Allergy Seminar, Denver CO
- Governor's Award (General Archie Hoffman Award) for "Excellence in Medicine" 1995 Society of AF Physicians of the American College of Physicians
- Awarded First Place; Research Presentation 1992 Harold Nelson Symposium, Tri-Service Allergy Seminar, Denver CO
- Travel Grant Award 1992 American College of Allergy-Immunology
- Clemmon von Pirquet Award for Research 1992 American College of Allergy-Immunology
- Research grant award from Schering Pharmaceuticals 1991
- Travel Grant Award 1991 American Academy of Allergy-Immunology
- Awarded First Place: Research Presentation 1991 Southwest Allergy Forum
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Nasal Polyps
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Immunodeficiency
- Hives (urticaria)
- Food Allergies
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- The American Academy of Pediatrics
- Allergists Foundation
- World Allergy Organization
- Clinical Immunology Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Alaska Society of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (founder)
- Anchorage Medical Society
- Alaska State Medical Association
Fellowships
- Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center Allergy/Immunology 1992
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Allergists Foundation
- AAAAI Foundation
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Internships
- Wright State University
Fellowships
- Wilford Hall Medical Center - Allergy Immunology
Articles and Publications
- Has published over 50 peer reviewed publications and 4 medical textbook chaters
What do you attribute your success to?
- Support from my wife and family, along with a passion for patient centered care.
Teaching and speaking
- Hundreds of regional, national and international invited presentations.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Mexico
Hobbies / Sports
- Fly FishingMotorcycle riding
Areas of research
Climate change and the impact on human health.
Insect redistribution in a changing ecosystem.
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