Ronald A. Simon MD

Emeritus Head, Division of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Scripps Clinic Adjunct Professor, Department of Molecular and Experimental Medicine The Scripps Research Institute La Jolla, CA

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3811 Valley Centre DrSan Diego, CA 92130
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Education & Training

Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green HospitalFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1976 - 1978
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1976
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1974

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 1975 - Present
CA State Medical License 1975 - 2028
FL State Medical License 2012 - 2014
American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MEDSEEK Empower, SymphonyCare, LLC, 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

39 citations
Safety and outcomes of aspirin desensitization for aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease: A single-center study.
Jeremy D. Waldram, Kristen M. Walters, Ronald A. Simon, K.M. Woessner, Jill Waalen
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2018-01-01
12 citations
Supraesophageal Reflux: Correlation of Position and Occurrence of Acid Reflux–Effect of Head-of-Bed Elevation on Supine Reflux
David R. Scott, Ronald A. Simon
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. in Practice. 2015-05-01
9 citations
State of the Art: Medical treatment of aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD).
Von Ta, Ronald A. Simon
American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. 2015-01-01

Other

Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease: NSAID challenge and desensitization
Simon RA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/aspirin-exacerbated-respiratory-disease-nsaid-challenge-and-desensi
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-11-05
Diagnostic challenge and desensitization protocols for NSAID reactions
Simon RA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/diagnostic-challenge-and-desensitization-protocols-for-nsaid-reacti
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-07-31
NSAIDs (including aspirin): Allergic and pseudoallergic reactions
Simon RA
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/nsaids-including-aspirin-allergic-and-pseudoallergic-reactions
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-06-04

Press Mentions

What Causes Allergies? Could It Be Something Else? (Podcast)November 12th, 2019
All About Allergies (Video)November 4th, 2019
New Hope for Sniffly, Sneezy, Watery-Eyed Allergy SufferersFebruary 22nd, 2019

Grant Support

Cutaneous Responses In C3a PeptidesNational Center For Research Resources1999–2002
Radio Contrast Media (RCM) Anaphylaxis And ProphylaxisNational Center For Research Resources1988–1989
Vitamin B6 Treatment For AsthmaNational Center For Research Resources1987–1989
Sulfite Sensitivity In Asthmatic PatientsNational Center For Research Resources1985–1989
Radio Contrast Media (RCM) Anaphylaxis And Prophylaxis/HumanNational Center For Research Resources1987