Center for Asthma and Allergy

07/07/2025

Here is a video Dr. Thomas made to address one of the common question he gets about childhood vaccines. Who profits from them? He will be sharing more videos about vaccines this week!

Many parents seeking vaccine information have questions about vaccine safety. Sometimes parents may think the recommendations for childhood vaccination ar...

08/23/2021

The 4014 N. Central Office will be closed today (Monday 8/23) for in-person visits and allergy shots. All scheduled patients have been called, but if you have not heard from us, call our office today (773)283-9594 or tomorrow (847)255-3050 to reschedule. If you would like to schedule a virtual appointment today with Dr. Thomas, message us on Facebook.

Sorry for the inconvenience!
Dr. Thomas

04/15/2021

Spring 2021 Hours:

In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have added telemedicine appointments Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and every other Saturday. In-person physician visits are available Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays (once a month) and every other Saturday.
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Physician Appointment Hours (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
4014 N. Central Ave Portage Park Office
Mondays 11am-5:30pm
Saturdays 8am-1pm (every other Saturday)
520 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect Office
Tuesdays 11am-5:30pm
2222 W Division Street Suite 210 Wicker Park Office
Thursdays 10am-5:30pm (once a month)
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Allergy Shot Clinic Hours (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
4014 N. Central Ave Portage Park Office
Mondays 11am-6:00pm
Tuesdays 12:30pm-5:30pm
520 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect Office
Tuesdays 11am-6:30pm
2222 W Division Street Suite 210 Wicker Park Office
Thursdays 10am-2pm (weekly)
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Dr. Thomas is available for Tele-health visits on the phone or computer to continue to provide care and refills for you from the comfort of your home. Please call 773-283-9594 to schedule a tele-health appointment today!
Tele-health clinic hours:
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 8am-1pm (every other Saturday)
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Please call our office (773)283-9594 or this page for updates.

For your health and safety, please be advised that you will have your temperature checked at the door and masks are required for entry. Adult patients must come alone, pediatric patients can be accompanied by one parent. If you have fever, cough or respiratory symptoms, suspected COVID-19 exposure- DO NOT ENTER the office and call the front desk for further guidance.
We thank you for your patience as we do our best to protect each other and keep us all healthy during this time!

Dr. Alex Thomas
Center for Asthma and Allergy
(773)283-9594
thomasallergy.com

11/10/2020

Updated Fall/Winter 2020 Hours

In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic we have added telemedicine appointments Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and every other Saturday. In-person physician visits are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays (once a month) and every other Saturday.
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Physician Appointment Hours (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
4014 N. Central Ave Portage Park Office

Mondays 11am-5:30pm
Saturdays 8am-1pm (every other Saturday)

520 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect Office
Tuesdays 11am-5:30pm

2222 W Division Street Suite 210 Wicker Park Office
Wednesdays 10am-5:30pm (once a month)

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Allergy Shot Clinic Hours (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
4014 N. Central Ave Portage Park Office

Mondays 11am-6:00pm
Tuesdays 12:30pm-5:30pm

520 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect Office
Tuesdays 11am-6:30pm

2222 W Division Street Suite 210 Wicker Park Office
Wednesdays 10am-2pm (weekly)

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Dr. Thomas is still available for Tele-health visits on the phone or computer to continue to provide care and refills for you from the comfort of your home. Please call 773-283-9594 to schedule a tele-health appointment today!

Tele-health clinic hours:
Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 8am-1pm (every other Saturday)

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Please call our office (773)283-9594 or this page for updates.

For your health and safety, please be advised that you will have your temperature checked at the door and masks are required for entry. Adult patients must come alone, pediatric patients can be accompanied by one parent. If you have fever, cough or respiratory symptoms, suspected COVID-19 exposure- DO NOT ENTER the office and call the front desk for further guidance.

We thank you for your patience as we do our best to protect each other and keep us all healthy during this time!

Dr. Alex and Dolly Thomas
Center for Asthma and Allergy
(773)283-9594

05/20/2020

Here is the whiteboard drawing video Dr. Alex made that aired on yesterday. The goal was to encourage kids to wash their hands often (and for 20 seconds) by showing them what soap actually does to !

We Still Teach is a partnership between Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.

05/19/2020

Good Morning! Tune into TV at 11am to see Dr. Alex draw a picture to teach kids about why hand washing can protect us from . (His segment is on third).

is a partnership between the Chicago Teachers Union and FOX32/WPWR My50 to broadcast lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area

Tune in today at ‪11AM‬ to check it out!
Find your channel based on provider below:
Comcast / Xfinity: HD 184 / SD 8
Direct TV, Dish: 50
ATT UVerse: HD 1008 / SD 8
RCN: HD 608 / SD 8
WOW: HD 204 / SD 8

Digital episodes can be now found here!

FOX 32 and WPWR My50 partner with the Chicago Teacher’s Union to broadcast video lessons from Chicago teachers to bridge the digital divide throughout the Chicagoland area.

04/17/2020

“Dear parents, during this difficult time remember we're still here for you! Love, your pediatric subspecialists”

While our practice has taken many steps to protect our patients as much as possible from exposure (closing to in-person office visits, giving monthly allergy shots to patients in their cars) to , we have expanded visits by video or phone to 6 days a week! We may not be in that same room, but now more than ever- we’re here for you!

04/14/2020

We will be starting monthly shots and biologic (Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra) administration in the Mount Prospect office today. For monthly allergy shots, we will be starting a by appointment "Front Waiting Room" allergy shot protocol to keep everyone as safe and minimize contact as much as possible during the pandemic. Please wear a mask when coming to these appointments as well. Those on weekly allergy shots in the build-up phase will still be on hold for the time being. We'll resume weekly shots as soon as it is safer to do so. Call our office to schedule your monthly allergy shot today! (847)255-3050

04/13/2020

We will be starting monthly shots and biologic (Xolair, Nucala, Fasenra) administration in the Central office today. For monthly allergy shots, we will be starting a by appointment "Drive-Thru" allergy shot protocol to keep everyone as safe and minimize contact as much as possible during the pandemic. Please wear a mask when coming to these appointments as well. Those on weekly allergy shots in the build-up phase will still be on hold for the time being. We'll resume weekly shots as soon as it is safer to do so. Call our office to schedule your monthly allergy shot today! (773)283-9594

04/11/2020

ABC7 Chicago interviewed Alex about helping patients understand the difference between COVID19 and seasonal allergy symptoms – and how he uses telehealth and comics during the pandemic to educate his own patients.

https://abc7chicago.com/coronavirus-illinois-chicago-cases/6084839/

04/08/2020

Dr. Thomas was interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago yesterday to help explain the difference between and . Stay safe and healthy as the pandemic peaks and pollen counts rise!

With warmer weather comes allergy season, with symptoms that often overlap with the coronavirus. Here's how to tell the difference.