Clinic Hours:
| Week Day | Office Hours | Injection Hours |
|---|---|---|
Monday | Office Hours8:30am – 6:00pm | Injection HoursMorning: 8:30am – 11:30am Afternoon: 1:30pm – 6:00pm |
Tuesday | Office Hours8:30am – 4:30pm | Injection HoursMorning: 9:15am – 11:30am Afternoon: 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Wednesday | Office Hours8:30am – 6:00pm | Injection HoursMorning: 8:30am – 11:30am Afternoon: 1:30pm – 6:00pm |
Thursday | Office Hours8:30am – 4:30pm | Injection HoursMorning: 8:30am – 11:30am Afternoon: 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
Our Mission
Our Cypress patients come to us for comprehensive allergy testing, including skin prick testing, intradermal testing, food allergy panels, drug allergy evaluations, and venom (stinging insect) testing. Testing is performed in-office and most results are available the same visit, so you leave with answers, not more questions. For patients ready to address the root cause of their allergies rather than chase symptoms with daily medication, we offer allergen immunotherapy — both traditional allergy shots (subcutaneous immunotherapy) and sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops or tablets) for select allergens. Immunotherapy is the only treatment proven to change the underlying allergic response, and it is particularly effective for the cedar, oak, ragweed, and grass pollens common across Cypress and Northwest Houston.
Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions we treat at our Cypress clinic, in both children and adults. The combination of Houston humidity, ozone, and seasonal pollen makes Cypress a difficult place to manage uncontrolled asthma. We use objective testing — spirometry, FeNO (exhaled nitric oxide), and peak flow monitoring — to confirm the diagnosis, identify the asthma phenotype, and adjust controller medication so you can stop relying on a rescue inhaler. For severe or biologic-eligible asthma, we offer advanced therapies including Xolair, Dupixent, Nucala, Fasenra, and Tezspire, administered in-office.
Trusted Team Of
Southwest Asthma & Allergy Associates Providers
Dr. R. Matthew Bloebaum, MD
Dr. Meng (Marcus) Chen, MD, FACAAI
Dr. Yongxin Chen, MD
Jeannie Encarnacion, PA-C
Dr. Michael Li-Chien Chou, MD
Dr. Salvador Figueroa III, MD
Dr. Glenn B. Kline, MD
Dr. John P. Kelley, MD, FACAAI
Dr. Kenneth T. Kray, MD
Dr. Juan C. Zambrano, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Dr. Tarah Talakoub, D.O.
Why Choose Us
What Makes Us Different
Specialized Allergy & Asthma Care
Evidence-Based Treatment
Advanced Testing & Diagnostics
Asthma Management & Education
Allergy Relief Solutions
Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care
10 Clinics Across Houston
Best Doctors, Exceptional Care
Same-Day Appointments
Most Insurances Accepted
FAQs
Common Questions
Yes. We treat children of all ages, including infants and toddlers. Common pediatric concerns we manage in our Cypress office include eczema, food allergies (milk, egg, peanut, tree nut), environmental allergies, recurrent ear infections, asthma, and chronic cough. Our skin testing protocols and dosing are adjusted for pediatric patients, and we work closely with your child’s pediatrician.
Allergy shots gradually expose your immune system to small, increasing amounts of the allergens you react to, retraining it to stop overreacting. A typical course is 3 to 5 years, with a build-up phase of weekly injections for about 6 months followed by monthly maintenance shots. Most patients begin to notice meaningful symptom relief within 6 to 12 months. Unlike daily antihistamines, immunotherapy treats the underlying disease, and benefits often persist long after shots are completed.
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, and many local Houston-area plans. Coverage for testing, immunotherapy, and biologic medications varies by plan, and our front-office team will verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.
Yes. Cypress’s combination of high humidity, frequent rain, and rapid temperature swings between indoor AC and outdoor heat creates ideal conditions for indoor mold growth — particularly in bathrooms, around windows, under sinks, and in HVAC systems. If you feel worse indoors than outdoors, or your symptoms flare after rain, mold sensitization is worth testing for. We can identify which mold species you react to and build a treatment plan that includes both medical therapy and practical home-environment changes.
Most new patients are seen within the same week, and urgent asthma or hives cases are often accommodated within 24 to 48 hours. You can call our office or request an appointment online — we will confirm with you the same business day.
Quality Care On Your Terms
Insurance Plans Accepted
At Southwest Asthma & Allergy Associates, we believe that managing your allergies and asthma should never be complicated by financial concerns. We are proud to accept a wide range of insurance plans, including:
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