Patient Stories
“Going from a 911 call and ambulance ride to 60 peanuts still does not feel real. We are so grateful to the entire the Food Allergy Institute Team for this new food freedom. Words cannot express our gratitude for each of you. We look forward to more families joining this freedom thanks to your hard work!”
“Two years ago we took a leap of faith and traveled from Texas to Long Beach to begin treatment at the Food Allergy Institute. We had a mix of emotions: excitement, nervousness, anticipation, hopefulness. After meeting Dr. Randhawa, we realized that he was like no other doctor we had ever met and this program would be life-changing for our family by reaching complete allergy freedom.”
“Thanks to the Tolerance Induction Program™ and the dedication of Dr. Randhawa, I no longer have to worry about losing my daughter to eating food.”
He…attended the very first birthday party where he was able to eat a cupcake that didn’t come from home!
Wes has been living a fearless and free life! And so have us, the rest of his family who have always had to be on high alert for everything he ate or was around.
Two and a half years and 13 cross-country trips later we watched our son successfully challenge the last of 21 food allergies at his graduation appointment. He has now been in remission for two years. Our “bubble boy” completed Kindergarten this year able to eat EVERYTHING freely. He participated in EVERY class activity FREELY, EVERY friend’s birthday party FREELY, EVERY field trip FREELY.
Journee is a completely different child now...Since graduation, Journee has been able to hang out with friends (without Mom hovering) and got to have a sleepover!!
Baseball is a big deal in our house. Going to a professional ballgame was out of the question prior to starting with the Food Allergy Institute. Now, we get to go to games and eat peanuts in the stands! Go Dodgers!
Both kids are now in remission and we enjoyed our first vacation post graduation at Disney. I made dinner reservations without having to call or research menus. We were able to enjoy the week without worrying about allergies and stop anywhere to eat. It was amazing!
Ava has been cleared for cross-contact for all of her allergens. It has opened up so many new foods to try, made daily life and travel a million times easier and dining out/social events finally feel FUN.
Patient Testimonials
“He…attended the very first birthday party where he was able to eat a cupcake that didn’t come from home!”
“Wes has been living a fearless and free life! And so have us, the rest of his family who have always had to be on high alert for everything he ate or was around.”
“Our ‘bubble boy’ completed Kindergarten this year able to eat EVERYTHING freely.”
Physician Testimonials
"Food Allergy Institute's comprehensive evidence-based approach takes the guesswork and fear out of food allergen immunotherapy for families who believe in a science-based approach to healing food allergies and are ready to get started. I feel confident referring to their program and co-managing my patients with the FAI team. I share their precision medicine philosophy and look forward to learning more about my patients and about the unfolding science of oral immunotherapy through their research insights."
“The primary challenges my patients encounter with food allergies are lifestyle limitations, anxiety, and fear related to the dangers of food allergy, especially anaphylaxis, multiple doctor and ER visits, consistent need for medication refills, especially Epipens and Avi-Q, as well as the constant, tedious need to constantly
Complete medical forms such as school allergy and medication administration forms.
Witnessing a patient overcoming their allergies is especially rewarding and heartwarming, knowing the dramatic life-changing effect it will have. Some of the notable changes I observe when children
reach remission is an overwhelming sense of relief by the patient but especially the parents, increased confidence, and reduced anxiety.”
"Collaborating with the Food Allergy Institute has been a great experience both taking care of FAI patients in TIP and when I see them as a pulmonary consultation. I believe close collaboration between TIP and pediatric pulmonologists makes a significant difference for this group of patients. By treating food and environmental allergies and asthma simultaneously we can make a great impact on these patients’ life"
“As a healthcare provider, I've always strived to offer the best possible care and options to my patients, especially those with food allergies. Referring them to the Tolerance Induction Program for many years has been educational, life-changing, and revolutionary. Witnessing the remarkable results that my patients have achieved under their expert care has been nothing short of inspiring. Their unique process of introducing biosimilar proteins initially and the unique delivery system in place has been highly effective with lower adverse events and higher compliance among my patients. From reducing and eliminating the severity of allergic reactions to expanding dietary options, the outcomes have been transformative in the lives of many children.
Collaborating with Dr. Randhawa and his dedicated team reinforces my confidence in providing comprehensive care and ensuring my patients receive the highest standard of treatment
available.”
"What a wonderful option for treating our patients with severe food allergies! Having options outside of avoidance is really a game
changer for food allergy patients. The Food Allergy Institute is a family-friendly center of excellence that offers patients the potential to significantly reduce the risk of anaphylaxis long term, and to live fuller, more normal lives without constant worry."
“As a physician, I had a tough time accepting that I was unable to treat my son’s eczema. High dose topical steroids only made the situation worse, and his severe food allergies seemed to be at the center of the problem. Dr. Randhawa’s precision medicine approach to food allergies has changed our lives as we eliminate allergy after allergy. My son’s IgE level before starting was over 12,000 and his life revolved around doctor visits. Now he is going to have the normal childhood that we hoped he could have.”
“Dr. Randhawa, his staff, and his program have been nothing short of a miracle for my very own children. I have two children currently in the program with multiple allergies, who are overcoming these allergies one by one. My oldest son can now have eggs and some milk products. In a few weeks, I will be able to take my son out for pizza and ice cream. Seems so simple, but such a joyous event for a child who could not even touch these foods without getting an allergic reaction. My other son is now starting on Almonds. The program works incredibly and is the greatest gift that I could ever give my children. I hope that many more children afflicted by food allergies will have the wonderful opportunity for a cure as my children do.”
“The keyword that Dr. Randhawa has offered us is hope. Hope that our kids will one day be able to eat without fear of being itchy, scratchy, and miserable. The hope that they will not feel ostracized during birthday parties or gatherings around meals. Most importantly, the hope that we, as parents, will not fear losing our children due to accidental ingestion of foods that have proven to cause anaphylaxis in our children. For those reasons, I would advocate strongly for support of the Food Allergy Institute.”