Meet Dr. Bajowala
Dr. Sakina Bajowala has been practicing in the Fox River Valley since completing her extensive training in allergy and immunology. As an asthma and allergy sufferer herself, she has a unique ability to identify with her patients and assist them in developing a comprehensive plan to control their most troublesome symptoms.
Dr. Bajowala has presented at international, national and local conferences, and has designed research investigating the interplay of allergic and gastrointestinal diseases. An accomplished public speaker, she has been a featured guest on radio and educational lecture programs, as well as interviewed for national publications such as WebMD and Woman's Day magazine. (Click here to see a partial list of articles in which Dr. Bajowala has been quoted.)
She is the author of a popular allergy blog, a best-selling book about food allergen desensitization, and a children's book about food allergy treatment. Dr. Bajowala is also the developer of the Food Allergy Fix mobile app, a secure digital dosing record and safety-optimization tool for food allergen desensitization.
Dr. Bajowala is happily married to her husband of 20 years, with whom she shares two awesome teenagers. She's not only your local allergist, but also your neighbor- she lives with her family in Sugar Grove, IL.
Her interests include interior & graphic design, exploring diverse cultures through world travel, and vocal performance.
Learn more about Dr. Bajowala at www.sakinabajowala.com
education
2006 – 2008
Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology
Rush University Medical Center & John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
2003 – 2006
Residency in General Pediatrics
University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital, Chicago, IL
1999 – 2003
Doctor of Medicine
Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
1995 – 1999
AB w Honors - History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science & Medicine
AB - Biology
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Boards & Licensure
Licensed Physician, Illinois and Wisconsin
2006 - Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
2008/2018 - Board Certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology
Clinical experience
2011 - Present
Medical Director - Kaneland Allergy and Asthma Center - North Aurora and Yorkville, Illinois
2022 - Present
Consulting Allergist & Immunologist, Dept. of Internal Medicine - Acsension Mercy Hosptal. Aurora, IL
2009 – 2022
Consulting Allergist & Immunologist, Dept. of Pediatrics - Advocate Sherman Hospital. Elgin, IL
2008 – 2011
Physician - DuKane Allergy Asthma Associates, Ltd. - St. Charles, Illinois
2003 – 2004
Instructor, Pritzker Medical School - Chicago, Illinois
Advisory Positions
Practice Philosophy:
"The most important role of a physician is that of an educator. I believe in empowering patients to optimize health by teaching them to understand how their bodies work."