Dr. Ellen Epstein

Name: Dr. Ellen Epstein

Specialty: Allergy & Immunology / Allergist & Immunologist

Qualification/Board Certification:  Board Certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and American Board of Internal Medicine

Affiliation(s): Northwell–Long Island Jewish Medical Center, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, Northwell–Valley Stream

Locations (City/State): Rockville Centre, New York

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1447215363

About the Doctor

Dr. Ellen Epstein, MD, is an experienced Allergist and Immunologist practicing in Rockville Centre, New York. She has been practicing in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology for several decades and established her practice in Rockville Centre in 1986. Dr. Epstein specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of allergic and immune-related conditions affecting both adults and children. Her areas of care include asthma, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, drug reactions, eczema, hives, sinusitis, insect allergies, eye allergies, and other allergic diseases.

Dr. Epstein earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine training at Stony Brook University Hospital. She subsequently completed fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, including pediatric and adult allergy training. She is also associated with major medical institutions in the New York area and has been involved in allergy fellowship education.

Dr. Epstein is currently listed as accepting new patients. Her practice provides allergy consultations, allergy testing, asthma care, allergy immunotherapy, and advanced biologic treatments for selected allergic and respiratory conditions.

Education & Training

Medical School –

• New York University School of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine, 1980

Residency –

• Stony Brook University Hospital – Internal Medicine Residency, completed 1983

Internship –

• Stony Brook University Hospital – Internal Medicine Internship

Fellowship/Additional Training –

• Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts – Allergy and Immunology Fellowship
• Pediatric Allergy and Immunology training at Tufts Medical Center

Board Certifications –

• American Board of Allergy and Immunology
• American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Epstein treats a broad range of allergic, respiratory, dermatological, and immune-related conditions. Her practice information specifically identifies numerous conditions involving allergies, asthma, skin reactions, food and medication sensitivities, and immune disorders.

• Asthma
• Allergic rhinitis
• Hay fever
• Seasonal allergies
• Food allergies
• Drug allergies and drug reactions
• Insect allergies and insect-sting reactions
• Eczema
• Atopic dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis
• Hives (urticaria)
• Angioedema
• Sinusitis
• Nasal polyps
• Allergic eye disease
• Cosmetic allergies
• Cough associated with allergic conditions
• Pollen allergies
• Immunodeficiency
• Anaphylaxis
• Respiratory allergies
• Other allergic and immunological disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Epstein provides diagnostic and therapeutic allergy and immunology services. Her practice includes allergy evaluations and testing as well as treatments designed to control allergic and respiratory conditions. She also provides allergy immunotherapy and advanced biologic medications for certain patients.

• Allergy consultations
• Allergy testing
• Food allergy evaluation
• Drug allergy evaluation
• Insect allergy evaluation
• Allergy injections
• Allergy immunotherapy
• Asthma evaluation and treatment
• Evaluation of allergic skin conditions
• Assessment of hives and angioedema
• Evaluation of sinusitis and nasal allergies
• Evaluation of allergic eye problems
• Anaphylaxis assessment and management
• Biologic treatments for asthma
• Xolair administration
• Nucala administration
• Fasenra administration
• Dupixent administration
• Diagnostic blood testing when clinically indicated
• Telehealth consultations and remote medical assessments

Services Offered

Dr. Ellen Epstein provides comprehensive allergy, asthma, and immunology services for patients with a wide range of allergic and immune-related conditions. Her practice focuses on identifying the underlying cause of symptoms through detailed consultations and appropriate diagnostic testing, followed by individualized treatment. She provides both traditional allergy treatments and advanced therapies for patients who require specialized management.

Services include:

• Allergy and immunology consultations
• Pediatric and adult allergy care
• Allergy testing
• Food allergy assessment
• Drug allergy evaluation
• Insect allergy evaluation
• Asthma management
• Allergic rhinitis treatment
• Hay fever treatment
• Eczema and atopic dermatitis management
• Hives and angioedema treatment
• Sinusitis and nasal allergy care
• Allergy immunotherapy
• Allergy injections
• Biologic therapy for asthma and selected allergic diseases
• Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra, and Dupixent treatments when clinically appropriate
• Allergy-related skin condition evaluation
• Immunodeficiency evaluation
• Telehealth consultations
• Preventive allergy and asthma management
• Personalized treatment planning

Accepted Insurances

Insurance participation can change, so patients should contact the office to confirm their specific plan before scheduling an appointment. Available provider listings report that Dr. Epstein’s practice accepts a broad selection of insurance plans.

• Aetna
• AARP
• Amerigroup
• Anthem Blue Cross
• Beech Street
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• EmblemHealth
• EmblemHealth GHI
• EmblemHealth HIP
• Healthfirst
• New York State Empire Plan
• Humana
• MagnaCare
• Medicare
• Multiplan
• Oscar Health Insurance
• Oxford / UnitedHealthcare
• UnitedHealthcare
• UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Practice Locations

Location 1

Practice: Advanced Allergy & Asthma
Address: 165 N. Village Avenue, Suite 141, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 678-0056

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Epstein has been associated with several hospitals and medical centers in the New York area. Available provider information lists the following affiliations:

• Northwell–Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Queens, New York
• South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, New York
• Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Centre, New York
• Northwell–Valley Stream, Valley Stream, New York