Kelsey Kaman, MD, BSN
she/her/hers
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Titles
- Assistant Professor
Education & Training
- ResidentBaystate Children's Hospital (2019)
- MDUniversity of Connecticut, Doctor of Medicine (2016)
- Non Degree ProgramUniversity of Connecticut , Post-Baccalaureate Program (2011)
- BSNUniversity of Connecticut, Nursing, Minor in Spanish (2009)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Español (Spanish)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- Tufts University School of Medicine Excellent Teacher Award : Tufts University (2019)
- Rising Senior Award : Baystate Medical Center (2018)
- Family Centered Care Award : Baystate Medical Center (2017)
- New England Scholar Award : University of Connecticut (2008)
Board Certifications
- AB of Allergy & Immunology, Allergy & Immunology (2021)
Professional Service
- Fox 61 (2023): Live presentation on managing seasonal allergies
- Chanel 3 News (2023): Live video on understanding the difference between seasonal allergies and illness
- Hartford Courant (2023 - Present): Interviewed about how to prevent and manage symptoms for upcoming allergy season
- Code Ana (2021 - Present): Non-profit organization aiming to equip schools for medical emergencies
- Graduate Medical Education (2020 - 2021): Representative
- Novel Therapeutics for Coronavirus Team (2020 - 2021): Member
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Section on Pediatric Trainees Allergy/Immunology Advocacy Group (2020 - 2021): Member
- Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2020 - 2021): Fellow in Training Reviewer
- Clinical Immunology Society (2019 - 2022): Member
- Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology- In Practice (2019 - 2021): Fellow in Training Reviewer
Publications
- Kaman K, Dhodapkar M, Shabanova V, McCollum S, Factor J, Leeds S. Validated anxiety assessments among pediatric patients with peanut allergy on oral immunotherapy. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2023, 130: 657-663. PMID: 36738780, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.01.028.
- Carter EJ, Kaman K, Baron K, Miller M, Krol DM, Harpalani D, Aseltine RH, Pagoto S. Parent-reported penicillin allergies in children: A qualitative study. Am J Infect Control 2023, 51: 56-61. PMID: 35537563, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.008.
- A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergiesKaman, K. Factor, J. A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed aller-gies. Journal of Food Allergy. July 2022.
- Peripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis.Shin, J. Kaman, K. Anthonypillai, J. Soffer, G. Kang, I. (2022). Peripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. February 2022.
- Le NK, Kaman K, Martin HC, Mullur J, Stenehjem KK, Coomar L, Bahar B, Dutta M, Izurieta R, Brooks JP. The immunologic response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Allergy Asthma Proc 2021, 42: 495-505. PMID: 34871157, DOI: 10.2500/aap.2021.42.210077.
- Kaman K, Azmy V, Chichra A, Britto-Leon C, Price C. Cytokine profiles in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. Respiratory Medicine Case Reports 2021, 33: 101376. PMID: 33680800, PMCID: PMC7925237, DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2021.101376.
- Kaman K, Abrams M, Dobbs K, Notarangelo LD, Delmonte OM, Palterer B, Pai SY, Johnston A. Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations in ZAP70 Leading to a SCID Phenotype with Normal Downstream In vitro Signaling. J Clin Immunol 2021, 41: 470-472. PMID: 33184721, DOI: 10.1007/s10875-020-00913-4.
- Ringer M, Azmy V, Kaman K, Tang D, Cheung H, Azar MM, Price C, Malinis M. A retrospective matched cohort single‐center study evaluating outcomes of COVID‐19 and the impact of immunomodulation on COVID‐19‐related cytokine release syndrome in solid organ transplant recipients. Transplant Infectious Disease 2021, 23: e13556. PMID: 33378571, PMCID: PMC7883059, DOI: 10.1111/tid.13556.
- Azmy V, Kaman K, Tang D, Zhao H, Dela Cruz C, Topal JE, Malinis M, Price CC. Cytokine Profiles Before and After Immune Modulation in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19. Journal Of Clinical Immunology 2021, 41: 738-747. PMID: 33459964, PMCID: PMC7812117, DOI: 10.1007/s10875-020-00949-6.
- The Impact of Food Matrices on Egg Allergenicity.Kaman K, Leeds S. The Impact of Food Matrices on Egg Allergenicity. Journal of Food Allergy. August 2021.
- Successful Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Report.Soffer G, Kaman K, Li XM. Successful Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Report. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2020, 93: 685-688. PMID: 33380930, PMCID: PMC7757072.
- Price CC, Altice FL, Shyr Y, Koff A, Pischel L, Goshua G, Azar MM, Mcmanus D, Chen SC, Gleeson SE, Britto CJ, Azmy V, Kaman K, Gaston DC, Davis M, Burrello T, Harris Z, Villanueva MS, Aoun-Barakat L, Kang I, Seropian S, Chupp G, Bucala R, Kaminski N, Lee AI, LoRusso PM, Topal JE, Dela Cruz C, Malinis M. Tocilizumab Treatment for Cytokine Release Syndrome in Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Survival and Clinical Outcomes. CHEST Journal 2020, 158: 1397-1408. PMID: 32553536, PMCID: PMC7831876, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.06.006.
- Davis MW, McManus D, Koff A, Jaszczur GR, Malinis M, Dela Cruz C, Britto CJ, Price C, Azmy V, Kaman K, Gaston D, Early K, DeWitt M, Song JS, Ortiz C, Juthani-Mehta M, Topal JE. Repurposing antimicrobial stewardship tools in the electronic medical record for the management of COVID-19 patients. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2020, 41: 1335-1337. PMID: 32507113, PMCID: PMC7308631, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.281.
Departments and Programs
Titles
- Assistant Professor
Education & Training
- ResidentBaystate Children's Hospital (2019)
- MDUniversity of Connecticut, Doctor of Medicine (2016)
- Non Degree ProgramUniversity of Connecticut , Post-Baccalaureate Program (2011)
- BSNUniversity of Connecticut, Nursing, Minor in Spanish (2009)
Languages Spoken
- English
- Español (Spanish)
Additional Information
Honors & Recognitions
- Tufts University School of Medicine Excellent Teacher Award : Tufts University (2019)
- Rising Senior Award : Baystate Medical Center (2018)
- Family Centered Care Award : Baystate Medical Center (2017)
- New England Scholar Award : University of Connecticut (2008)
Board Certifications
- AB of Allergy & Immunology, Allergy & Immunology (2021)
Professional Service
- Fox 61 (2023): Live presentation on managing seasonal allergies
- Chanel 3 News (2023): Live video on understanding the difference between seasonal allergies and illness
- Hartford Courant (2023 - Present): Interviewed about how to prevent and manage symptoms for upcoming allergy season
- Code Ana (2021 - Present): Non-profit organization aiming to equip schools for medical emergencies
- Graduate Medical Education (2020 - 2021): Representative
- Novel Therapeutics for Coronavirus Team (2020 - 2021): Member
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Section on Pediatric Trainees Allergy/Immunology Advocacy Group (2020 - 2021): Member
- Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2020 - 2021): Fellow in Training Reviewer
- Clinical Immunology Society (2019 - 2022): Member
- Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology- In Practice (2019 - 2021): Fellow in Training Reviewer
Publications
- Kaman K, Dhodapkar M, Shabanova V, McCollum S, Factor J, Leeds S. Validated anxiety assessments among pediatric patients with peanut allergy on oral immunotherapy. Annals Of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 2023, 130: 657-663. PMID: 36738780, DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.01.028.
- Carter EJ, Kaman K, Baron K, Miller M, Krol DM, Harpalani D, Aseltine RH, Pagoto S. Parent-reported penicillin allergies in children: A qualitative study. Am J Infect Control 2023, 51: 56-61. PMID: 35537563, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.04.008.
- A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergiesKaman, K. Factor, J. A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed aller-gies. Journal of Food Allergy. July 2022.
- Peripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis.Shin, J. Kaman, K. Anthonypillai, J. Soffer, G. Kang, I. (2022). Peripheral Blood Cell Counts Predict Distinct Endoscopic Phenotypes In Eosinophilic Esophagitis. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. February 2022.
- Le NK, Kaman K, Martin HC, Mullur J, Stenehjem KK, Coomar L, Bahar B, Dutta M, Izurieta R, Brooks JP. The immunologic response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Allergy Asthma Proc 2021, 42: 495-505. PMID: 34871157, DOI: 10.2500/aap.2021.42.210077.
- Kaman K, Azmy V, Chichra A, Britto-Leon C, Price C. Cytokine profiles in severe SARS-CoV-2 infection requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support. Respiratory Medicine Case Reports 2021, 33: 101376. PMID: 33680800, PMCID: PMC7925237, DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2021.101376.
- Kaman K, Abrams M, Dobbs K, Notarangelo LD, Delmonte OM, Palterer B, Pai SY, Johnston A. Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations in ZAP70 Leading to a SCID Phenotype with Normal Downstream In vitro Signaling. J Clin Immunol 2021, 41: 470-472. PMID: 33184721, DOI: 10.1007/s10875-020-00913-4.
- Ringer M, Azmy V, Kaman K, Tang D, Cheung H, Azar MM, Price C, Malinis M. A retrospective matched cohort single‐center study evaluating outcomes of COVID‐19 and the impact of immunomodulation on COVID‐19‐related cytokine release syndrome in solid organ transplant recipients. Transplant Infectious Disease 2021, 23: e13556. PMID: 33378571, PMCID: PMC7883059, DOI: 10.1111/tid.13556.
- Azmy V, Kaman K, Tang D, Zhao H, Dela Cruz C, Topal JE, Malinis M, Price CC. Cytokine Profiles Before and After Immune Modulation in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19. Journal Of Clinical Immunology 2021, 41: 738-747. PMID: 33459964, PMCID: PMC7812117, DOI: 10.1007/s10875-020-00949-6.
- The Impact of Food Matrices on Egg Allergenicity.Kaman K, Leeds S. The Impact of Food Matrices on Egg Allergenicity. Journal of Food Allergy. August 2021.
- Successful Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Report.Soffer G, Kaman K, Li XM. Successful Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Using Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Case Report. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 2020, 93: 685-688. PMID: 33380930, PMCID: PMC7757072.
- Price CC, Altice FL, Shyr Y, Koff A, Pischel L, Goshua G, Azar MM, Mcmanus D, Chen SC, Gleeson SE, Britto CJ, Azmy V, Kaman K, Gaston DC, Davis M, Burrello T, Harris Z, Villanueva MS, Aoun-Barakat L, Kang I, Seropian S, Chupp G, Bucala R, Kaminski N, Lee AI, LoRusso PM, Topal JE, Dela Cruz C, Malinis M. Tocilizumab Treatment for Cytokine Release Syndrome in Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 Survival and Clinical Outcomes. CHEST Journal 2020, 158: 1397-1408. PMID: 32553536, PMCID: PMC7831876, DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.06.006.
- Davis MW, McManus D, Koff A, Jaszczur GR, Malinis M, Dela Cruz C, Britto CJ, Price C, Azmy V, Kaman K, Gaston D, Early K, DeWitt M, Song JS, Ortiz C, Juthani-Mehta M, Topal JE. Repurposing antimicrobial stewardship tools in the electronic medical record for the management of COVID-19 patients. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2020, 41: 1335-1337. PMID: 32507113, PMCID: PMC7308631, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.281.
Departments and Programs