Dr. Jennifer A. Namazy

Name: Dr. Jennifer A. Namazy

Specialty: Allergy & Immunology (General Allergy & Immunology)

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Affiliation(s): Scripps Green Hospital; Scripps La Jolla Hospitals; Scripps Health

Location: San Diego, California

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1831160019

About the Doctor

Dr. Jennifer A. Namazy is a respected allergist-immunologist practicing in San Diego, California, with a clinical career spanning more than two decades in the diagnosis and treatment of complex immune and allergic conditions. She completed her medical education at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, one of Texas’s leading academic medical institutions, before pursuing a rigorous series of postgraduate training experiences across the country. She completed her internal medicine internship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth Israel in New York from 1998 to 1999, followed by an internal medicine residency at Texas Health Resources in Dallas from 1999 to 2001. She then returned to San Diego to complete a two-year fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital from 2001 to 2003 — the same institution where she now practices as a faculty and clinical member of Scripps Health.

Throughout her career, Dr. Namazy has accumulated an extensive portfolio of published research and professional recognitions, establishing herself as a knowledgeable and evidence-informed clinician in her field. She practices within the Scripps Health system, one of California’s most highly regarded nonprofit healthcare organizations, and holds hospital affiliations with both Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps La Jolla Hospitals, the latter ranked #6 in the state of California. She has earned five patient experience awards recognizing her attentiveness, thorough examinations, and clear explanations of complex medical conditions. Dr. Namazy accepts Medicaid and several major insurance plans and welcomes new patients seeking specialized allergy and immunology care in the San Diego region.

Education & Training

• Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
• Internship: Internal Medicine — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Beth Israel (1998–1999)
• Residency: Internal Medicine — Texas Health Resources, Dallas (1999–2001)
• Fellowship: Allergy and Immunology — Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital (2001–2003)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Namazy specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of allergic and immunological conditions, including:

• Asthma — chronic and exercise-induced
• Chronic nasal allergies and allergic rhinitis
• Hives (urticaria) and allergic skin reactions
• Eczema and atopic dermatitis
• Food allergies and food intolerances
• Insect sting and venom allergies
• Drug and medication allergies
• Sinusitis and chronic nasal inflammation
• Immune deficiency disorders
• Anaphylaxis and severe allergic reactions
• Environmental and seasonal allergies
• Ocular allergies and allergic conjunctivitis
• Angioedema and swelling disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Namazy performs and oversees a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within her allergy and immunology practice, including:

• Comprehensive allergy testing — skin prick tests and intradermal tests
• Allergen-specific immunotherapy (allergy shots)
• Sublingual immunotherapy
• Pulmonary function testing and spirometry for asthma evaluation
• Asthma action plan development and patient education
• Food allergy oral challenge testing
• Drug allergy evaluation and graded challenge testing
• Patch testing for contact dermatitis
• Anaphylaxis management and epinephrine auto-injector training
• Immune function and immunodeficiency evaluation
• Biologic therapy management for severe asthma and allergic conditions
• Rhinoscopy and nasal evaluation procedures

Services Offered

Dr. Namazy’s practice at Scripps Health in San Diego offers a full spectrum of allergy and immunology services tailored to patients dealing with both common allergic conditions and complex immune disorders. New patients receive comprehensive initial consultations that include a thorough review of their symptom history, environmental and dietary exposures, and prior diagnostic results, followed by individualized allergy testing and a customized treatment strategy. Dr. Namazy’s patients particularly value her ability to clearly explain their conditions and provide effective, practical management plans that improve quality of life over the long term.

For patients managing chronic conditions such as asthma, persistent allergic rhinitis, or recurring hives, Dr. Namazy provides structured long-term care that includes regular monitoring, medication management, and allergen immunotherapy where appropriate. Her practice also addresses more complex immunological needs, including the evaluation and management of immune deficiency conditions and the administration of biologic therapies for patients with severe or treatment-resistant asthma. The Scripps Health system in which she operates provides access to a broad network of specialists across orthopedics, radiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, and gastroenterology, ensuring seamless referral and collaborative care when needed.

Services include:

• Comprehensive allergy consultations and immune system evaluations
• Allergy skin testing and allergen identification
• Allergen immunotherapy — injections and sublingual options
• Asthma diagnosis, management, and action plan development
• Biologic therapy for severe asthma and allergic disease
• Food allergy testing and oral food challenge protocols
• Drug and medication allergy evaluations
• Chronic hives, eczema, and skin allergy management
• Immune deficiency assessment and treatment
• Anaphylaxis risk evaluation and emergency preparedness training
• Environmental and seasonal allergy management
• Telehealth services (contact the office directly for availability)
• Online appointment booking for new and existing patients

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Namazy accepts the following insurance plans, including Medicaid coverage:

• Aetna – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• CA State Medicaid – Medicaid
• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Regence Health Plans – PPO
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 7565 Mission Valley Rd, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92108

Phone: (619) 245-2900

Hospital Affiliations

• Scripps Green Hospital — La Jolla, CA
• Scripps La Jolla Hospitals — La Jolla, CA
  • Ranked #6 in California