WellNow Allergy's Dr. Jeanne Lomas Awarded 40 Under 40 by Buffalo Business First

• Jeanne Lomas, D.O., Director of Allergy and Immunology, WellNow Allergy, recognized for her commitment to patient care and community involvement
• Innovation in allergy care and patient experience has contributed to establishing WellNow Allergy as a leading allergy provider in Western New York

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jeanne Lomas, D.O., Director of Allergy and Immunology, WellNow Allergy, has been named as one of Buffalo Business First's 2022's 40 Under 40 winners. Dr. Lomas's dedication to her patients and the community, as well as her focus on removing the obstacles to care that currently exist for many people who suffer from allergies, contributed to this honor.

Dr. Lomas led WellNow Allergy's launch in 2020, partnering with the leading urgent care provider WellNow Urgent Care, supported by TAG -The Aspen Group. With three WellNow Allergy locations currently open and plans to expand the service throughout the WellNow Urgent Care network, even more patients will soon have access to quality allergy care in their geographic area. WellNow Allergy is quickly becoming a disruptive force in making comprehensive allergy testing and immunotherapy available and accessible for patients of all ages.

"As a proud Buffalo native, this recognition is particularly exciting to me," said Jeanne Lomas, D.O., Director of Allergy and Immunology at WellNow Allergy. "Allergies are on the rise all over the United States and particularly in Western New York, and proper diagnosis and treatment of allergies can make such a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. The work we do every day at WellNow Allergy helps to remove barriers to allergy care and ease the stress created by growing demand and a nationwide shortage of allergists."

"Dr. Lomas is an accomplished leader who cares deeply about making quality allergy care more accessible," said John Radford, M.D., President of WellNow Urgent Care. "Her commitment to her patients and mentorship to the WellNow Allergy team, as well as her community advocacy, is integral to our mission of bringing better, more convenient care to more patients."

In the coming months, Dr. Lomas will be partnering with WellNow Clinical Research to lead clinical trials related to asthma and other respiratory conditions with patients in Western New York. WellNow Clinical Research is a growing leader for clinical research in community settings, allowing patients to contribute to clinical advancements and access cutting-edge treatments. 

Dr. Jeanne Lomas attended the University at Buffalo for undergraduate studies and completed her medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She completed her pediatric residency, chief residency and allergy fellowship training at the University of Rochester. Most recently, she held a dual appointment at the University of Rochester in the department of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology as well as the department of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology. During her time at the University of Rochester, Dr. Lomas treated both adult and pediatric patients and served as clinical director for Pediatric Allergy & Immunology. She is also founder and co-director of the multidisciplinary pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) program.

For more information about WellNow Allergy, including locations, hours of operation and insurances accepted, visit WellNow.com/Allergy. 

WellNow Allergy (NY Primary Care, P.C.), an affiliate of WellNow Urgent Care, is a growing provider of convenient, high quality allergy care, with three allergy centers in New York. Launched in 2021 and led by Dr. Jeanne Lomas, D.O., WellNow Allergy is on a mission to make expert allergist care – from consultation to allergy testing and ongoing immunotherapy – easy and convenient for patients of all ages. For more information, visit WellNow.com/Allergy.

WellNow Urgent Care is one of the fastest-growing providers of urgent medical care, virtual care, occupational health services and clinical research in the United States. Opened in 2012, the company now operates more than 200 centers across New York, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. More information about WellNow Urgent Care's services, hours and locations can be found at WellNow.com.

TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. The independent healthcare practices TAG supports operate more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Center®, WellNow Urgent Care®, Chapter Aesthetic Studio^SM and AZPetVet. Combined, the practices serve more than 35,000 patients each day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

SOURCE WellNow Allergy