Physicians
As fully trained and Board Certified allergists, our physicians are highly trained to determine the cause of allergies related to foods, the environment, drugs, or topical substances.
Our medical staff includes the following professionals:
Our medical staff includes the following professionals:
Edward T. McLaughlin M.D.
Physician
Tel: 386-673-1323
Dr. McLaughlin graduated from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. He obtained a BS degree from the University of Florida where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He did postgraduate residency and fellowship training at Shands Teaching Hospital. He was on the teaching faculty at Keesler AFB Teaching Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi during his tour of duty with the USAF. He has passed the exam to be board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a past President of the Volusia/Flagler Easter Seal Society and for many years was Medical Director for the Easter Seals. Dr. McLaughlin is an expert in all facets of allergy and his special areas of interest are asthma and sinus disease. He has for the past several years been selected as one of the top doctors in central Florida by Orlando Magazine.
Physician
Tel: 386-673-1323
Dr. McLaughlin graduated from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach. He obtained a BS degree from the University of Florida where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He did postgraduate residency and fellowship training at Shands Teaching Hospital. He was on the teaching faculty at Keesler AFB Teaching Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi during his tour of duty with the USAF. He has passed the exam to be board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a past President of the Volusia/Flagler Easter Seal Society and for many years was Medical Director for the Easter Seals. Dr. McLaughlin is an expert in all facets of allergy and his special areas of interest are asthma and sinus disease. He has for the past several years been selected as one of the top doctors in central Florida by Orlando Magazine.
Juan C. Mas, M.D.
Physician
Dr. Mas grew up in St. Augustine and comes from a medical family. His father and several siblings are physicians. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Mas did his residency and fellowship at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He is expert in the care of allergies and asthma.
Physician
Dr. Mas grew up in St. Augustine and comes from a medical family. His father and several siblings are physicians. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Mas did his residency and fellowship at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. He is expert in the care of allergies and asthma.
Bernard Zeffren, MD
Physician
Bernard Zeffren, MD has been providing high-quality allergy and immunology care to the Central Florida community for over 25 years!
After graduating with honors from Washington University in St. Louis, he earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio as a member of the AΩA Medical Academic Honor Society. He performed his Pediatric Residency at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital/St. Louis University, and completed a fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at All Children's Hospital/University of South Florida.
Dr. Zeffren is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and is an active member of several leading medical organizations, including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), the Florida Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society (FAAIS), and the Physicians Society of Central Florida. He presently serves as a Committee Chair for the FAAIS, having previously served as President for one year and on the Executive Board for seven years.
Dr. Zeffren has been married for 29 years and raised three wonderful children. He enjoys playing tennis and golf in his spare time and is an avid hockey fan (Go Blues and Lightning!).
Physician
Bernard Zeffren, MD has been providing high-quality allergy and immunology care to the Central Florida community for over 25 years!
After graduating with honors from Washington University in St. Louis, he earned his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio as a member of the AΩA Medical Academic Honor Society. He performed his Pediatric Residency at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital/St. Louis University, and completed a fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at All Children's Hospital/University of South Florida.
Dr. Zeffren is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and is an active member of several leading medical organizations, including the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), the Florida Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society (FAAIS), and the Physicians Society of Central Florida. He presently serves as a Committee Chair for the FAAIS, having previously served as President for one year and on the Executive Board for seven years.
Dr. Zeffren has been married for 29 years and raised three wonderful children. He enjoys playing tennis and golf in his spare time and is an avid hockey fan (Go Blues and Lightning!).
Shayna Zimmer PA-C
Allergy Physician Assistant
Shayna is a graduate of Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange. She attained her Bachelor of Arts degree from UCF and was Magna Cum Laude. She then worked in the medical field for 6 years as an EMG/NCV technician for Florida Medical Associates in Daytona Beach. Shayna then returned to school to get her Master of Science Degree, Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel College in Tennessee. Before joining Asthma & Allergy Specialists she worked as a PA for a Gastroenterology group in New Smyrna. Shayna is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA).
Allergy Physician Assistant
Shayna is a graduate of Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange. She attained her Bachelor of Arts degree from UCF and was Magna Cum Laude. She then worked in the medical field for 6 years as an EMG/NCV technician for Florida Medical Associates in Daytona Beach. Shayna then returned to school to get her Master of Science Degree, Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel College in Tennessee. Before joining Asthma & Allergy Specialists she worked as a PA for a Gastroenterology group in New Smyrna. Shayna is a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA).
Sherry Housley, APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner
Originally from Arkansas, Sherry Housley, APRN, is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, who began her career at Oklahoma City University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and Technical Supervision. After Oklahoma City University, she received her Associate of Arts in Nursing/Registered Nurse from National Park Community College and ended her schooling at Walden University where she received her Master of Nursing.
Sherry comes to us with over 20 years of clinical experience in Family Medicine, ENT, Immunology, Pediatrics, and Otolaryngology. She is passionate about providing quality patient care and committed to working alongside her patients to help them find relief from allergy and asthma symptoms! Sherry is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner
Originally from Arkansas, Sherry Housley, APRN, is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, who began her career at Oklahoma City University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and Technical Supervision. After Oklahoma City University, she received her Associate of Arts in Nursing/Registered Nurse from National Park Community College and ended her schooling at Walden University where she received her Master of Nursing.
Sherry comes to us with over 20 years of clinical experience in Family Medicine, ENT, Immunology, Pediatrics, and Otolaryngology. She is passionate about providing quality patient care and committed to working alongside her patients to help them find relief from allergy and asthma symptoms! Sherry is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Lucy Lopez
Office Manager
Lucy has worked in medical offices in both Connecticut and Florida. She is a specialist in medical insurance and has worked for Asthma & Allergy Specialists since 1999.
Office Manager
Lucy has worked in medical offices in both Connecticut and Florida. She is a specialist in medical insurance and has worked for Asthma & Allergy Specialists since 1999.
