Dr. Karen Ziemke, MD, West Orange, NJ | Allergist

About Dr. Karen Ziemke

I am a board-certified allergist with more than 28 years of experience caring for adults and children with allergies, asthma, eczema, food allergies, chronic hives, and other allergic and immune-related conditions. Over the years, I have had the privilege of caring for multiple generations of families, building long-term relationships based on trust, communication, and personalized care. I believe that every patient deserves to be heard. I take the time to listen carefully, understand each person's concerns, perform a thorough evaluation, and develop an individualized treatment plan based on the latest medical evidence. I also believe patients make the best decisions about their health when they understand their condition, so I strive to explain diagnoses and treatment options in a clear, straightforward way. My practice offers comprehensive allergy evaluations, skin testing for environmental and food allergies, patch testing for contact dermatitis, pulmonary function testing, allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots), and advanced biologic therapies when appropriate. I stay current with the latest research and national treatment guidelines to provide safe, effective, evidence-based care. Whether you are dealing with seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema, food allergies, chronic hives, or unexplained allergic symptoms, my goal is to help you find answers, breathe easier, feel better, and improve your quality of life. I look forward to helping you achieve that goal.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Asthma

Other popular visit reasons

Allergic Cough

Allergy Consultation

Allergy Testing

Animal Allergies

Drug Allergy

Eczema

Rash

Sinus Problems / Sinusitis

Allergic Cough

Allergy Consultation

Allergy Testing

Animal Allergies

Office location

Karen Ziemke, M.D. - Asthma, Allergy & Immunology

745 Northfield Ave., Ste 4, West Orange, NJ 07052

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Education and background

Practice names

Karen Ziemke, M.D. - Asthma, Allergy & Immunology

Hospital affiliations

Overlook Medical Center
Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Board certifications

American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Education and training

Medical School - Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University – residency in Pediatrics (Residency)
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University – Fellowship in Adult & Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1467474536

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Which hospital is Dr. Karen Ziemke affiliated with?

Dr. Karen Ziemke is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center and Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Karen Ziemke work with?

Dr. Karen Ziemke works with Karen Ziemke, M.D. - Asthma, Allergy & Immunology.

Where is Dr. Karen Ziemke's office located?

Dr. Karen Ziemke's office is located at 745 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052.

Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Ziemke have?

Dr. Karen Ziemke is certified by American Board of Allergy and Immunology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Karen Ziemke?

Dr. Karen Ziemke frequently sees patients for Allergy Consultation, Allergy Testing, Eczema, Rash, and Sinus Problems / Sinusitis. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Karen Ziemke on their profile.