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Dr. Julie Sweeney is a board-certified pediatrician and experienced food allergy mom. She consults with and educates families navigating the challenges of food allergies and intolerances.
Personalized Consultations
Dr. Sweeney can help your family navigate:
Nutrition: Assuring your child is getting the proper nutrients despite a restricted diet
Worries about introducing new foods and avoiding allergens
Preparing your child for skin testing, blood testing, oral food challenges and other procedures
Food Allergy Treatment options: Avoidance vs. Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
Allergy Action Plans and School 504 Plans
Emotional well-being and anxiety prevention
How to help your child become a self-advocate
Food allergy prevention & early introduction of allergens
Virtual Consults
Dr. Sweeney offers Virtual Educational Consultations to families anywhere in the world. When you book a virtual appointment, you will be sent a secure link. Please contact the office with any questions.
other services
Group Workshops and Training for Schools, Businesses and Community Groups
Dr. Sweeney will discuss a variety of food allergy related topics including:
The impact of food allergies in schools and the community
Anaphylaxis and emergency medication training
Food allergy prevention
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes! Your child does not have to have a diagnosis of food allergies or intolerances in order for you to make an appointment with Dr. Sweeney.
It is important to introduce potential food allergens early to help prevent food allergies, but this can be stressful for some families especially if you have an older child with food allergies.
Dr. Sweeney will help you create a plan and confidently navigate the early introduction of these allergens.
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We accept debit or credit card payments.
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Dr. Sweeney is delighted to be able to hold space in her calendar just for you, so please be sure to make changes with at least 24-48 hour advance notice.
"Dr. Julie Sweeney is incredibly knowledgeable about food allergies and the food allergy community. She is highly proficient regarding child development, parenting, physical health and mental health. This uniquely positions her to provide in depth knowledge about living with and supporting those living with food allergies and all the psycho-social impacts we must take into consideration in order to thrive. It has been my delight to present with her on food allergies and anxiety and to have rich discussions regarding food allergies as well."
Fawn McNeil-Haber, Ph.D., Director of Brave Minds Psychological Services, LLC