JohnAndrewGrantJr.MD

Allergy & Immunology • Galveston, TX

Asthma & Allergic Conditions, Clinical & Laboratory Immunology

Clinical Professor/Former program director of allergy and immunology fellowship

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Office
301 University Blvd
# John
Galveston, TX 77555
Phone+1 409-772-2436

Fax+1 409-772-9532
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Summary

Dr. John Grant is an allergist/immunologist in Galveston, TX and is affiliated with University of Texas Medical Branch. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice 51 years. He specializes in clinical & laboratory immunology.

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1971 - 1973
National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1968 - 1971
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1966 - 1968
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1966, MD
Harvard UniversityBA, Biochemical sciences , Cum laude, 1958 - 1962

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1973 - Present
TX State Medical License 1973 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2010 - 2025
American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

10 citations
Interleukin-4/interleukin-13 versus interleukin-5: a comparison of molecular targets in biologic therapy for the treatment of severe asthma.
Albert Y. Wu, Sanjiv Sur, J. Andrew Grant, Julia W. Tripple> ;Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2019 Feb 1
2 citations
Treating insect bite hypersensitivity in horses by using active vaccination against IL-5
Albert Y. Wu, Sanjiv Sur, J. Andrew Grant> ;The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018 Jan 1
7 citations
Role of epigenetics and DNA-damage in asthma.
Adil S. Zahiruddin, J. Andrew Grant, Sanjiv Sur> ;Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2017 Nov 1
48 citations
Omalizumab as a Desensitizing Agent and Treatment in Mastocytosis: A Review of the Literature and Case Report
Kristin C. Sokol, Aasia I. Ghazi, Brent Kelly, J. Andrew Grant> ;The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. in Practice. 2014 May 1
17 citations
Ketotifen in the management of chronic urticaria: resurrection of an old drug
Kristin C. Sokol, Neil K. Amar, Jonathan M. Starkey, J. Andrew Grant> ;Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2013 Dec 1
36 citations
Hereditary angioedema: epidemiology, management, and role of icatibant
Aasia I. Ghazi, J. Andrew Grant> ;Biologics. 2013 May 3
142 citations
Comparison of physician-, biomarker-, and symptom-based strategies for adjustment of inhaled corticosteroid therapy in adults with asthma: the BASALT randomized contro...
William J. Calhoun, Bill T. Ameredes, Tonya S. King, Nikolina Icitovic, Eugene R. Bleecker, Mario Castro, Reuben M. Cherniack, Vernon M. Chinchilli, Timothy J. Craig, ...> ;JAMA. 2012 Sep 12
26 citations
Preprocedural administration of nanofiltered C1 esterase inhibitor to prevent hereditary angioedema attacks
J. Andrew Grant, Martha V. White, H. Henry Li, David Fitts, Ira Kalfus, Marc E. Uknis, William R. Lumry> ;Allergy and Asthma Proceedings. 2012 Jul 1
263 citations
Nanofiltered C1 Inhibitor Concentrate for Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema
Bruce L. Zuraw, Paula J. Busse, Martha V. White, Joshua J. Jacobs, William R. Lumry, James R. Baker, Timothy J. Craig, J. Andrew Grant, D. Hurewitz, Leonard Bielory, W...> ;The New England Journal of Medicine. 2010 Aug 4
71 citations
Mediators of anaphylaxis.
Yoshiko Ogawa, J. Andrew Grant> ;Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America. 2007 May 1
4 citations
Levocetirizine: the allergist's arsenal grows larger.
R Matthew Bloebaum, J. Andrew Grant> ;Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy. 2004 Jul 1
16 citations
Immunomodulation: the future of allergy and asthma treatment.
R Matthew Bloebaum, J. Andrew Grant, Sanjiv Sur> ;Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2004 Feb 1
230 citations
Eotaxin induces degranulation and chemotaxis of eosinophils through the activation of ERK2 and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases
Gita T. Kampen, Susan Stafford, Tetsuya Adachi, Tan Jinquan, Sha Quan, J. Andrew Grant, Per S. Skov, Lars K. Poulsen, Rafeul Alam> ;Blood. 2000 Mar 15
23 citations
Impact of cetirizine on the burden of allergic rhinitis
Eli O. Meltzer, J. Andrew Grant> ;Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 1999 Nov 1
8 citations
A Comparison of Cetirizine, Ebastine, Epinastine, Fexofenadine, Terfenadine, and Loratadine versus Placebo in Suppressing the Cutaneous Response to Histamine
J A Grant, L. Danielson, J.-P. Rihoux, C. Devos> ;International Archives of Allergy and Immunology. 1999 Feb 1
21 citations
Refractory exacerbations of hereditary angioedema with associated Helicobacter pylori infection.
Muhammad Rais, Jean Unzeitig, J. Andrew Grant> ;The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 1999 Apr 1
57 citations
Enhanced expression of high-affinity IgE receptor (FcϵRI) α chain in human allergen-induced rhinitis with co-localization to mast cells, macrophages, eosinophils, and ...
Karalasingam Rajakulasingam, Stephen R. Durham, F. O'Brien, Mark Humbert, Luis T. Barata, Lisa M. Reece, A. Barry Kay, J. Andrew Grant> ;The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 1997 Jul 1
19 citations
Allergen-induced recruitment of FcσRI+ eosinophils in human atopic skin
Luis T. Barata, S. Ying, J. Andrew Grant, Marc Humbert, Julia Barkans, Q Meng, Stephen R. Durham, A. Barry Kay> ;European Journal of Immunology. 1997 May 1
29 citations
Antihistamines in the treatment of asthma
Alnoor Malick, J. Andrew Grant> ;Allergy. 1997 Apr 1
246 citations
Increased MCP-1, RANTES, and MIP-1alpha in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of allergic asthmatic patients.
Rafeul Alam, J York, Michael C. Boyars, Susan Stafford, J A Grant, J Lee, Paul Forsythe, T. C. Sim, N Ida> ;American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 1996 Apr 1
3 citations
Misoprostol Inhibits the Cutaneous Late-Phase Allergic Response to Antigens. Results of a Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Study and an Investigation into th...
Rafeul Alam, A. Dejarnatt, Susan Stafford, Paul Forsythe, Dhruv Kumar, J A Grant> ;American Journal of Therapeutics. 1995 Oct 1
50 citations
Proinflammatory cytokines in nasal secretions of allergic subjects after antigen challenge.
T. C. Sim, J A Grant, K A Hilsmeier, Y. Fukuda, Rafeul Alam> ;American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 1994 Feb 1
29 citations
Selective inhibition of the cutaneous late but not immediate allergic response to antigens by misoprostol, a PGE analog: Results of a double- blind, placebo-controlled...
Rafeul Alam, A. Dejarnatt, Susan Stafford, P A Forsythe, Dhruv Kumar, J A Grant> ;The American Review of Respiratory Disease. 1993 Oct 1
281 citations
RANTES is a chemotactic and activating factor for human eosinophils.
Rafeul Alam, Susan Stafford, Paul Forsythe, R Harrison, D Faubion, Michael A. Lett-Brown, J A Grant> ;Journal of Immunology. 1993 Apr 15
24 citations
Comparison of the sensitivity and precision of four skin test devices
David B. Engler, A.C. DeJarnatt, T. C. Sim, Jana L. Lee, J. Andrew Grant> ;The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 1992 Dec 1
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Committees

Former chair, In training exam for allergy and immunology 1995 - 2020
Former member, American Board of Allergy and Immunology 1985 - 1988

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology - AAAAI
Fellow
American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology - ACAAI
Distinguished fellow
American College of Physicians - ACP
Fellow
Texas Asthma Allergy and Inmunology Society
Fellow and former president
Greater Houston Asthma Allergy and Immunology Society
Former president

Hospital Affiliations

University of Texas Medical BranchGalveston, Texas