Dr. Philip Pasternak, MD

About Dr. Pasternak

Dr. Pasternak focuses on the assessment, physical examination, laboratory diagnosis, and treatment of immune system disorders. His expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions including eczema, asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, and adverse reactions to food, medication, and insect stings. He also manages immune deficiency diseases, whether acquired or congenital, as well as challenges associated with autoimmune diseases, organ transplantation, and immune system malignancies. Fluent in English, Belarusian, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish, Dr. Pasternak serves a remarkably diverse, multicultural patient population with compassionate, culturally sensitive care. He is currently accepting new patients at both practice locations.

Expertise and Recognition

• Board Certification: Board certified in Allergy & Immunology
• Extensive Experience: Over 25 years of clinical practice
• Specialty Focus: Allergy testing and treatment, immunotherapy, asthma management, immune deficiency diseases, autoimmune disorders
• Multilingual Care: Provides care in English, Belarusian, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish to serve exceptionally diverse patient populations

Contact Information

• Office Phone: (732) 254-4000
• Practice Locations: Lakewood and East Brunswick, NJ
• NPI Number: 1093761546
• Languages Spoken: English, Belarusian, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Yiddish

Education & Training

Dr. Pasternak’s extensive medical training prepared him to provide expert care across the full spectrum of allergy and immunology.

Medical School

• Medical Degree: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Certification

• Board Certification: Allergy & Immunology

Services and Conditions

Dr. Pasternak provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for allergic and immune system disorders.

Medical Procedures Performed

A core focus of his practice includes specialized allergy and immunology procedures:

• Diagnostic Services: Allergy Testing, assessment of immune system function
• Treatment Services: Allergy Shots (immunotherapy), Allergy Consultation, Allergy Follow-Up
• Specialized Care: Insect Bite treatment, Sinus Surgeon Consultation, Sinus Surgeon Follow-Up, Sinus Surgery
• Comprehensive Allergy Management: Personalized treatment plans for allergic and immune conditions

For detailed information about specific procedures, please contact Dr. Pasternak’s office.

Medical Conditions Treated

As a comprehensive Allergist & Immunologist, Dr. Pasternak diagnoses and treats a wide range of allergic and immune system disorders, including:

• Allergies (environmental, food, drug, insect)
• Seasonal Allergies (allergic rhinitis)
• Asthma
• Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
• Anaphylaxis
• Adverse reactions to food, medication, and insect stings
• Immune deficiency diseases (acquired or congenital)
• Autoimmune diseases
• Host defense issues
• Challenges associated with organ transplantation
• Immune system malignancies

For a complete list of conditions treated or to discuss your specific allergy or immunology needs, please contact Dr. Pasternak’s office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

Insurance and Affiliations

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Pasternak’s practice accepts a wide variety of major insurance plans, including:

• Medicare
• UnitedHealthcare
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
• Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
• Independence Blue Cross
• EmblemHealth
• Centene
• Assurant
• Express Scripts

Please call the office at (732) 254-4000 to verify your specific insurance coverage before scheduling your appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1: Lakewood Office

Address: 911 E County Line Rd, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Phone: (732) 254-4000

Location 2: East Brunswick Office

Address: 21 Brunswick Woods Dr, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Phone: (732) 254-4000

Both locations offer the same high-quality care and comprehensive allergy and immunology services. Call to schedule an appointment at the location most convenient for you.

Hospital Affiliations

• Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (Lakewood, NJ)

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Philip Pasternak, call (732) 254-4000 today.