Name: Dr. Philip Pasternak

Specialty: Allergy and Immunology

Qualification / Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Affiliation(s): Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus — Lakewood, New Jersey

Locations (City/State): Lakewood, NJ; East Brunswick, NJ

Languages Spoken: English, Russian, Spanish, Hebrew, Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish

Accepting New Patients: Yes — Currently accepting new patients

NPI Number: 1093761546

About the Doctor

Dr. Philip Pasternak is an Allergist and Immunologist with over 26 years of clinical experience, practicing across two locations in Lakewood and East Brunswick, New Jersey. He earned his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University — one of the nation’s most prestigious and research-driven medical schools — building a strong academic foundation in immunological science and clinical allergy medicine. His more than two and a half decades of practice reflect deep, accumulated expertise in diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of allergic, immune-mediated, and inflammatory conditions.

Dr. Pasternak’s documented clinical expertise covers allergies, asthma, bronchial disorders, hives, food allergies including peanut and tree nut allergies, sinusitis, drug allergies, drug reactions, pink eye (allergic conjunctivitis), and GERD. He performs diagnostic endoscopy and lung and sinus evaluations as part of his comprehensive allergy and immunology workup. He is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, New Jersey, ensuring his patients have access to inpatient care and specialist resources when their conditions require a higher level of management.

One of the most exceptional and distinctive features of Dr. Pasternak’s practice is his fluency in seven languages — English, Russian, Spanish, Hebrew, Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish. This remarkable multilingual capability makes him one of the most linguistically accessible allergy and immunology specialists in New Jersey, particularly for the large Russian-speaking, Yiddish-speaking, and Hispanic communities in the Lakewood and Central New Jersey region. He accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Horizon BlueCross BlueShield, and other major insurance plans, and is currently accepting new patients at both practice locations.

Key highlights about Dr. Pasternak include the following:

• Over 26 years of experience in allergy and immunology
• Medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
• Fluent in seven languages — English, Russian, Spanish, Hebrew, Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish
• Documented expertise in food allergies, asthma, sinusitis, drug allergies, and hives
• Performs diagnostic endoscopy and lung and sinus evaluations
• Two practice locations — Lakewood and East Brunswick, NJ
• Accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Horizon BlueCross BlueShield, and other major plans
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Dr. Pasternak completed his medical education at one of the nation’s most respected research-oriented medical institutions, building a strong clinical and scientific foundation in allergy and immunology. His education and training include the following:

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University — Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree

Residency: Allergy and Immunology Residency Training — Institution not publicly listed

Specialty Focus: Allergy and Immunology; Food Allergy; Asthma; Immune System Disorders; Drug Allergy

Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Hebrew, Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish (Fluent)

Note: Patients are encouraged to contact Dr. Pasternak’s office at (732) 254-4000 for detailed information regarding his full residency training and fellowship credentials.

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Pasternak diagnoses and manages a comprehensive range of allergic, immunological, and immune-mediated conditions. His most commonly treated conditions from real-world patient encounters over the past two years include the following:

• Seasonal and Environmental Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
• Bronchial Disorders and Reactive Airway Disease
• Hives (Urticaria — Acute and Chronic)
• Food Allergies (All Types)
• Peanut Allergy and Peanut-Related Anaphylaxis
• Tree Nut Allergy
• Asthma (Allergic and Non-Allergic)
• Allergic Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
• Nasal and Sinus Disorders (Sinusitis, Nasal Polyps)
• Drug Allergies and Adverse Drug Reactions
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) — Allergy-Related
• Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis
• Anaphylaxis and Severe Allergic Reactions
• Insect Sting Allergies
• Immune Deficiency Diseases (Acquired and Congenital)
• Autoimmune Conditions and Immune System Disorders
• Contact Dermatitis and Allergic Skin Reactions
• Preventive Allergy Care and Immunological Health Maintenance

Medical Procedures Performed

• Diagnostic Endoscopy (Lung and Sinus Evaluation)
• Allergy Skin Testing (Percutaneous and Intradermal Testing)
• Food Allergy Testing and Oral Food Challenge
• Drug Allergy Testing and Drug Desensitization
• Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) — Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)
• Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) for Pollen and Food Allergies
• Pulmonary Function Testing and Spirometry
• Methacholine Challenge Testing for Asthma Diagnosis
• Nasal Endoscopy and Sinus Evaluation
• Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis
• Peak Flow Monitoring and Asthma Management
• Insect Venom Allergy Testing and Immunotherapy
• Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Epinephrine Planning
• Biologic Therapy Management for Severe Asthma (Monoclonal Antibodies)
• Immune Deficiency Evaluation and Workup
• Preventive Allergy Care and Immunological Health Assessments

Services Offered

Dr. Pasternak’s allergy and immunology practice across Lakewood and East Brunswick, New Jersey offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic, medical, and interventional services for patients of all ages dealing with allergic and immune-mediated conditions. His practice is built around accurate diagnosis, evidence-based management, and long-term patient education to help patients effectively control their allergies and live with greater comfort and safety.

Allergy evaluation and testing services form the foundation of Dr. Pasternak’s practice. He conducts comprehensive allergy evaluations using skin testing, blood testing, and oral food challenges to identify specific allergens triggering a patient’s symptoms. Accurate allergen identification is the critical first step in developing effective, targeted treatment plans for patients with seasonal allergies, food allergies, drug allergies, and insect sting allergies.

Food allergy management is a prominent clinical focus, with peanut allergy and tree nut allergy specifically documented among his most commonly treated conditions. Dr. Pasternak evaluates patients with suspected or confirmed food allergies, manages allergy severity risk assessment, prescribes emergency epinephrine auto-injectors, and counsels patients and families on avoidance strategies and emergency action planning. For eligible patients, food allergy immunotherapy options may be discussed as part of a long-term management plan.

Asthma diagnosis and management is a core service. Dr. Pasternak performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry and methacholine challenge testing to accurately diagnose and classify asthma severity. He develops individualized asthma action plans, manages inhaled and systemic asthma medications, and coordinates biologic therapy for patients with severe or difficult-to-control asthma — including monoclonal antibody treatments.

Allergen immunotherapy services — commonly known as allergy shots — are provided for patients with allergic rhinitis, asthma, and insect sting allergies. Subcutaneous immunotherapy gradually desensitizes the immune system to specific allergens over a course of regular injections, providing long-term symptom relief that goes beyond what medications alone can achieve. Sublingual immunotherapy options may also be discussed for appropriate patients.

Drug allergy evaluation and desensitization services are available for patients with suspected or documented drug allergies. Dr. Pasternak performs drug allergy testing and, where clinically appropriate, drug desensitization protocols to allow patients who have experienced drug reactions to safely receive medications they medically require.

Sinus and nasal disorder evaluation is provided through diagnostic endoscopy and nasal evaluation services. Dr. Pasternak evaluates chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, and other nasal conditions that commonly coexist with allergic rhinitis, providing coordinated management and specialist referrals when surgical sinus intervention is required.

Multilingual allergy and immunology consultations in seven languages — English, Russian, Spanish, Hebrew, Belarusian, Ukrainian, and Yiddish — are an extraordinary feature of Dr. Pasternak’s practice. This exceptional multilingual capability ensures that patients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds throughout New Jersey can receive comprehensive allergy care with clear, fully informed communication in their preferred language.

Telehealth consultation services may be available for appropriate patients. Patients are encouraged to contact his office at (732) 254-4000 to confirm telehealth availability and virtual appointment scheduling options.

Services available at Dr. Pasternak’s practice include the following:

• Comprehensive allergy evaluation and skin testing
• Food allergy testing including peanut and tree nut allergy
• Oral food challenge for food allergy diagnosis
• Asthma diagnosis and management
• Allergen immunotherapy — allergy shots and sublingual therapy
• Drug allergy testing and desensitization
• Hives and urticaria evaluation and treatment
• Sinusitis and nasal disorder evaluation
• Diagnostic endoscopy — lung and sinus
• Biologic therapy management for severe asthma
• Insect sting allergy testing and immunotherapy
• Anaphylaxis risk assessment and emergency planning
• Eczema and atopic dermatitis management
• Immune deficiency evaluation and management
• GERD evaluation in the context of allergic conditions
• Preventive allergy care and immunological health assessments
• Multilingual consultations in seven languages
• Telehealth consultations — contact office to confirm availability

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Pasternak accepts most major insurance plans at his practice. Patients are encouraged to call his office at (732) 254-4000 before their appointment to verify their specific plan and network. Currently accepted insurance plans include the following:

• Alliant Health Plans
• ArcBest Corporation
• Centene
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• EmblemHealth
• Express Scripts
• Horizon BlueCross BlueShield of New Jersey
• Independence Blue Cross
• Medicare
• UnitedHealthcare

Note: This list is updated regularly but is not a guarantee of coverage. Please confirm your specific plan and network directly with the office prior to your visit.

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Practice

Address: 911 E County Line Rd, Suite 201, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Phone: (732) 254-4000

Location 2

Address: 21 Brunswick Woods Dr, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Phone: (732) 254-4000

Hospital Affiliations

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus — Lakewood, New Jersey

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is a full-service community hospital located in Lakewood, New Jersey, serving Ocean County and the surrounding Central New Jersey region. It is part of RWJBarnabas Health — one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in New Jersey — providing patients with access to comprehensive inpatient medical, surgical, and emergency care services. Dr. Pasternak’s affiliation with this hospital ensures his allergy and immunology patients have access to inpatient care and specialist resources when their conditions — such as severe asthma exacerbations, anaphylaxis management, or complex immune system disorders — require a higher level of medical intervention beyond the outpatient office setting.