Krzysztof M. Nowak, MD, MBA
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Languages Spoken:English, Spanish, Polish
About Krzysztof Nowak, MD, MBA
Dr. Krzysztof Nowak is a board-certified allergist and immunologist with more than 15 years of experience caring for children and adults in Yonkers and the surrounding communities. He specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies, asthma, and immune system conditions, including recurrent infections.
Dr. Nowak completed his medical degree at the Medical University of Warsaw in Poland before moving to New York City for his pediatric residency and fellowship in allergy and immunology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College. During his training, he developed additional expertise in pediatric respiratory conditions, which deepened his expertise in treating asthma and breathing problems.
As an allergy and asthma specialist, Dr. Nowak provides expert diagnosis and personalized treatment for:
- Seasonal and year-round allergies (hay fever, sinus and nasal allergies), including allergy testing and desensitization (“allergy shots”) for long-lasting relief.
- Asthma, chronic cough, wheezing, and other breathing difficulties.
- Skin allergies and conditions such as hives and eczema, with specialized patch testing to identify contact allergens.
- Food allergies, offering accurate diagnosis and safe management plans for both children and adults.
- Recurrent infections of the sinuses, ears, or lungs.
- Penicillin allergy testing with safe, in-office evaluation and oral challenges.
Dr. Nowak is committed to personalized, high-quality care. His goal is to help patients reduce or even eliminate allergy and asthma symptoms to have the best possible quality of life. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Polish, and welcomes patients from diverse backgrounds.’
- Medical University of Warsaw
- Gastroenterology, Medical Center of the Post Graduate Education
- Pediatrics, New York Presbyterian Hospital Cornell Medical Center
- Allergy and Immunology, New York Presbyterian Hospital Cornell Medical Center