Greater Houston, Texas
Dr. Kray’s dedication to his patients reflected a philosophy rooted in genuine partnership: he took the time to thoroughly educate each patient about their condition and ensured they understand every available therapeutic option — always with the goal of minimizing the impact of both the disease and its treatment on their quality of life and daily lifestyle.
Outside of the office, Dr. Kray was a proud husband and father of four children, and a devoted grandfather of seven — a boisterous extended family that, as he noted with a smile, kept him very busy. His decades of service — to his country in uniform and to his patients in the clinic — reflected a life defined by care, commitment, and a deep sense of duty.
Dr. Kenneth T. Kray brought a truly rare combination of credentials to his patients: he was a board-certified allergist-immunologist, a boardcertified pediatrician, and a registered pharmacist — a trifecta of expertise that gave him an exceptionally comprehensive understanding of allergic disease, its mechanisms, and its treatment.
He earned both his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois, graduating with academic Honors. His postgraduate training was conducted entirely within the U.S. Army medical system and at one of the nation’s foremost allergy research centers, equipping him with deep clinical and scientific expertise before a distinguished career spanning more than five decades.
University of Illinois — Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center — Denver, Colorado
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center & National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine — Denver, Colorado
Large Multispecialty Clinic — Texas (16 years of private practice)
Southwest Asthma & Allergy Associates (SWAAA) — Greater Houston, Texas
Dr. Kray completed his pediatric residency and allergy fellowship within the U.S. Army medical system at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Denver, Colorado — one of the largest military medical facilities in the country. He subsequently served a full career in the United States Army and retired with the honor and distinction that came with decades of military service to his country.
Dr. Kray held dual board certification from two of the nation’s most rigorous medical specialty boards, and additionally held a registered pharmacist license — a credential that deepened his mastery of allergy pharmacology and treatment management. He joined Southwest Asthma & Allergy Associates in June 2002 and served Houston-area patients for more than 50 years in medicine. He accepted Medicare, Medicaid, and 16+ major commercial insurance plans.
Dr. Kray treated both children and adults across the full spectrum of asthma and allergic disease. He was particularly known for his depth of knowledge in environmental allergies, having over 45 years of dedicated clinical experience. He lectured locally and statewide — including at numerous school districts throughout Texas — on asthma, allergy, rhinitis, and food allergies, helping educators, parents, and communities better understand and manage these conditions.
Dr. Kray contributed to peer-reviewed literature in the fields of allergy and respiratory medicine:
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