50+ years Board-certified allergists · Adults & children
Breathe easier in McLean and across the capital region.
Black & Kletz Allergy diagnoses and treats hay fever, asthma, sinus problems, hives, eczema, food, insect-sting and medication allergies — plus immune-system disorders — for patients from infants to seniors in McLean, Washington, D.C. and Manassas.
Tree pollen in spring, grass in summer, ragweed in fall — we treat all of it.
McLean office
Checking hours…
1420 Springhill Road, Suite 350
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Asthma careBreathing tests & inhaler coaching
Serving greater Washington
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years of adult & pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology care.
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About the practice
Private-practice care with community roots.
For over 50 years, Black & Kletz Allergy has cared for the greater Washington, D.C. area. Our two board-certified allergists treat adults and children, and every plan is tailored to your situation and medical needs.
Efficient, relaxed visits
Quality care delivered efficiently, in a calm setting.
Board-certified allergists
Specialists in allergy & immunology, internal medicine and pediatrics.
Infants to seniors
Adult and pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology.
Most insurance plans
Our staff help you understand your coverage.
Why it matters
Allergies are common. Suffering isn't required.
Allergy prevalence is rising across every age group, and it costs children school days and adults work days. The right diagnosis changes that.
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Americans live with allergies — about 1 in 5 people.
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Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children.
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Allergies rank as the 3rd most frequent chronic condition in children.
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Estimated yearly U.S. cost: ~$10B for allergies and ~$20B for asthma.
Figures as cited by Black & Kletz Allergy.
Services & conditions
Everything an allergist does — under one roof.
Same-day appointments available
Not sure which service fits? Call the office nearest you.
Most allergy questions are answered in our office — with skin, blood, patch or breathing tests, followed by a plan built for you.
Tell us your story
Your symptoms, triggers, seasons, home and medications — the history guides which tests make sense.
Test in the office
Skin testing, blood testing, patch testing or pulmonary function (breathing) tests, as needed.
Read results together
Your allergist walks through what reacted, what didn't and what it means for daily life.
Build your plan
Medications, allergy shots, biologics, inhaler and EpiPen training — matched to your needs.
Skin test panelIllustrative example
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Raised reaction (wheal)• Small dot = no reaction
Illustration only — not a real result. Which allergens are tested, and whether skin or blood testing is used, is decided by your allergist.
This month—
The capital-region pollen clock
Know what's in the air before it finds you.
Northern Virginia and D.C. see three distinct pollen waves, plus mold that peaks in warm, damp months. Starting treatment before your season can make it far easier.
Allergies can start at any age, in children and adults alike. They often run in families, and someone with one allergic condition — such as eczema or hay fever — is more likely to have others, like asthma or food allergy.
What is the best method of testing for allergies?
It depends on your history. Skin testing is quick and widely used; blood testing is useful when skin testing isn't suitable; patch testing looks for causes of contact dermatitis; and oral challenges, done under supervision, can confirm whether a food or medication is safe.
What are allergy shots?
Allergy immunotherapy gives gradually increasing doses of the things you're allergic to, helping your immune system become less reactive over time. We offer injections for indoor and outdoor allergies and for stinging-insect allergies.
Can asthma be cured?
There's no permanent cure, but asthma can usually be well controlled. Breathing tests, the right medications, correct inhaler technique and — for eligible patients — biologic injections help most people live active lives.
What is anaphylactic shock?
Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. It needs epinephrine and emergency care right away — call 911. Afterwards, an allergist can help identify the cause and show you how to use an EpiPen, Auvi-Q or Adrenaclick.
Do you treat children?
Yes. Both of our physicians are trained to care for children and adults, and Dr. Gondi is also board certified in pediatrics. We see patients from infants to seniors.
Ready for a season that doesn't run your life?
Same-day appointments are available. Most insurance plans accepted. Call the office nearest you or request a visit online.
