Dr. Giannina Coppola-Fasick

Name: Dr. Giannina Coppola-Fasick

Specialty: Allergy & Immunology | Subspecialty: General Allergy & Immunology

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine | Active PR State Medical License (through 2028)

Affiliation(s): Private Allergy & Immunology Practice – San Juan, Puerto Rico

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1336566744

About the Doctor

Dr. Giannina Coppola-Fasick is an experienced and academically engaged allergist-immunologist serving patients in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with 11 to 20 years of dedicated practice in the diagnosis and management of allergic and immune system disorders. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine — one of Puerto Rico’s leading medical institutions — building a strong clinical foundation in both allergy and immunology that she has refined over more than a decade of patient care.

Practicing at her San Juan office on PR-21, Dr. Coppola-Fasick offers specialized care for a broad range of immune-mediated conditions that significantly impact quality of life, including food allergies, insect allergies, respiratory allergies, asthma, eczema, and primary immune deficiencies. Her commitment to the advancement of her field extends beyond clinical practice — she has contributed to the medical literature through published research, reflecting her dedication to evidence-based care and continued learning. She holds an active Puerto Rico State Medical License through 2028 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid through Plan de Salud Menonita, and Regence Health Plans PPO. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to call the practice for more information. Dr. Coppola-Fasick is currently accepting new patients.

• 11–20 years of allergy and immunology clinical experience
• MD from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
• Published researcher in the field of allergy and immunology
• Subspecialty focus in General Allergy & Immunology
• Fluent in English and Spanish — serving San Juan’s bilingual community
• Active PR State Medical License through 2028
• Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
• Telehealth services potentially available
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine – MD

Residency: Specific residency program details not listed in available records; consistent with 11–20 years of allergy and immunology practice

Fellowship/Additional Training: General Allergy & Immunology subspecialty training; published research contributions in the field

Medical Conditions Treated

• Food allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, dairy, and others)
• Respiratory allergies and allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Asthma and allergic asthma
• Insect venom allergies (bee stings, wasp stings)
• Eczema and atopic dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis and allergic skin reactions
• Drug allergies and medication hypersensitivity
• Urticaria (hives) and angioedema
• Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions
• Primary immune deficiencies
• Chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps
• Latex allergy
• Mold, dust mite, and pet dander allergies
• Eosinophilic disorders and mast cell conditions

Medical Procedures Performed

• Allergy skin testing (prick testing and intradermal testing)
• Allergen-specific immunotherapy (allergy shots)
• Sublingual immunotherapy
• Pulmonary function testing and spirometry for asthma
• Food challenge testing and oral food allergy evaluation
• Drug allergy evaluation and desensitization
• Insect venom allergy testing and immunotherapy
• Patch testing for contact dermatitis
• Immune function laboratory evaluations and blood testing
• Anaphylaxis management and epinephrine auto-injector education
• Eczema and chronic skin condition management
• Biologic therapy evaluation and management for severe asthma
• Telehealth allergy and immunology consultations (availability subject to confirmation)

Services Offered

Dr. Coppola-Fasick provides a comprehensive and highly specialized range of allergy and immunology services in San Juan, Puerto Rico, addressing the full spectrum of immune-mediated conditions that affect patients of all ages — from young children with food allergies to adults managing chronic asthma, immune deficiencies, or complex allergic skin diseases. Her practice is grounded in a commitment to accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and long-term disease management that improves her patients’ daily quality of life. As a bilingual physician fluent in both English and Spanish, she is uniquely positioned to serve Puerto Rico’s diverse patient community with clear, culturally sensitive communication. Her research contributions further distinguish her as a clinician who stays at the forefront of advances in allergy and immunology.

Her services include:

• Comprehensive Allergy Consultations – thorough evaluation and diagnosis of all allergic and immune-mediated conditions for adults and children
• Allergy Testing – skin prick testing, intradermal testing, and blood-based allergen testing to precisely identify triggers
• Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) – long-term desensitization treatment to reduce allergic sensitivity to environmental and insect allergens
• Sublingual Immunotherapy – under-the-tongue allergy treatment as an alternative to allergy injections for appropriate patients
• Asthma Diagnosis & Management – pulmonary function testing, medication management, and biologic therapy evaluation for mild to severe asthma
• Food Allergy Evaluation & Management – oral food challenge testing, dietary counseling, and anaphylaxis preparedness planning
• Drug Allergy Assessment & Desensitization – structured evaluation and safely supervised desensitization protocols for medication hypersensitivity
• Eczema & Allergic Skin Disease Care – diagnosis and ongoing management of atopic dermatitis, hives, angioedema, and contact dermatitis
• Immune Deficiency Evaluation & Management – laboratory assessment and treatment planning for primary and secondary immune deficiencies
• Anaphylaxis Prevention & Education – epinephrine auto-injector training, trigger avoidance counseling, and emergency action planning
• Insect Venom Allergy Treatment – diagnosis and venom immunotherapy for patients with serious reactions to insect stings
• Chronic Sinusitis & Nasal Allergy Care – evaluation and medical management of chronic nasal allergies, sinusitis, and nasal polyps
• Telehealth Allergy Consultations – remote care services potentially available for follow-up and ongoing management; call for details
• Medicare & Medicaid Accessible Allergy Care – accepting Medicare and Medicaid to ensure broad access to specialized immune health services

Accepted Insurances

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)
• Plan de Salud Menonita (Medicaid)
• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Please contact the practice directly at (787) 764-2030 to confirm your specific plan is currently accepted.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 1789 PR-21, Suite 302, San Juan, PR 00921 Phone: (787) 764-2030

Hospital Affiliations

Specific hospital affiliations were not listed in the available records. Patients seeking this information are advised to contact the practice directly at (787) 764-2030 for the most current affiliation details.