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Elvin Mendez, MD, Allergy & Immunology, Port Charlotte, FL

Elvin M Mendez MD


ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY

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  • 22655 Bayshore RdSte 130Port Charlotte, FL 33980

  • Phone+1 941-255-3722

  • Fax+1 239-343-4077

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Summary

  • Dr. Elvin Mendez is a medical specialist in Allergy and Immunology based in Port Charlotte, FL. He completed his education with an Allergy and Immunology fellowship and Pediatric residency and currently works in various roles, including Medical Director Academics, Clinical Research & Precision Medicine at Lee Health, and Allergy & Immunology at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Dr. Mendez's expertise includes eosinophilic esophagitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, asthma, and clinical immunology. He has authored multiple publications and has received honors and awards such as Certified Principal Investigator and Fellowships from prestigious organizations like the American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Clinical Expertise

  • Eosinophilic esophagitis, Atopic dermatitis, Urticaria, Asthma, Clinical immunology, Eosinophilic gastritis, Rhinitis, Seasonal allergies, Research Asthma & COPD

Education & Training

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1992 - 1994
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Nassau University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
  • Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena
    Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez UrenaClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2027
  • Allergy & Immunology
    American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
  • Leadership Development Program
    American Association For Physician LeadershipLeadership Development Program
  • Certified Principal Investigator
    Association of Clinical Research ProfessionalsCertified Principal Investigator
  • Good Clinical Practice
    Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeGood Clinical Practice
  • Biosafety Training
    International Air Transport AssociationBiosafety Training
  • Good Clinical Practice
    National Institutes of HealthGood Clinical Practice
  • Leadership Development Program
    Physician's Leadership InstituteLeadership Development Program

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Certified Pricipal Investigator Academy of Clinical Research Professionals
  • Fellow (FACAAI) American College of Allergy Asthma & Immunology
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hymenoptera reactions  
    Mendez EM, Sicklick MJ., Pediatr Rev., 1/1/1995
  • Urticaria and angioedema  
    Mendez EM, Sicklick MJ., Am J Asthma Allergy Pediatr., 1/1/1994

Press Mentions

  • First Lee Health Research Day Highlights Innovation, Technology
    First Lee Health Research Day Highlights Innovation, TechnologyMarch 31st, 2025
  • Lee Health Hosts Inaugural Research Day to Showcase Medical Advancements Across the Health System
    Lee Health Hosts Inaugural Research Day to Showcase Medical Advancements Across the Health SystemMarch 13th, 2025
  • Lee Health Holds First Research Day, Including COVID-19 Study
    Lee Health Holds First Research Day, Including COVID-19 StudyMarch 11th, 2025
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Committees

  • Board Member, Institutional Review Committee, Lee Health 2023 - Present
  • Board Member, CME Committee, Lee Health 2021 - Present
  • Chairman, Membership Committee, Florida Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society 2017 - Present
  • Chairman, CME Committee, Lee Health 2025 - 2025
  • Co-Chair, Finance Committee, Florida Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society 2024 - 2025

Research History

  • Principal InvestigatorRandomized, Double-blind, Double Dummy, Chronic Dosing (56 week) Placebo-controlled, Parallel Group, Multicentre, Phase III Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of 3 Doses Benralizumab in Patients with Moderate to Very Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with a History of COPD Exace2014 - 2016
  • Principal InvestigatorPhase II- A 12-week Randomized, Multiple-Dose, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Replicate Efficacy of Nebulized Fluticasone Propionate (FP) in Adult Subjects with Partly Controlled and Uncontrolled Asthma. (DEY Study 191-092).2012 - 2016
  • Principal InvestigatorPhase II- A 12-week Randomized, Multiple-Dose, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate Nebulized Fluticasone Propionate (FP)Dose Response in Adult Subjects with Partly Controlled and Uncontrolled Asthma. (DEY Study 191-091)2012 - 2016
  • Principal Investigator52-Week, Multicentre, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Placebo Controlled, Phase III Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Tralokinumab in Adults and Adolescents with Asthma Inadequately Controlled on Inhaled Corticosteroid Plus Long-Acting β2-Agonist (STRATOS2).2015 - 2015
  • Principal InvestigatorA Multicentre, Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Group, Placebo-controlled, Phase III Efficacy and Safety Study of Benralizumab (MEDI-563) added to High-dose Inhaled Corticosteroid Plus Long-acting β2 Agonist in Patients with Uncontrolled Asthma (SIROCCO)2014 - 2015
  • Sub-InvestigatorA Multicenter, Double-blind, Double-Dummy, follow up study evaluating the long term safety of locasamide (200 to 600mg/day) in comparison to carbamazipine (400 to 1200mg/day), used as monotherapy in subjects with partial onset or generalized tonic clonic seizures ≥16 years of age2013 - 2015
  • Sub-InvestigatorA Long-term, Open-label Safety Extension Study of Eslicarbazepine Acetate in Pediatric Subjects with Partial Onset Seizures (>12 years old) and Subjects with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (>12 years old)2011 - 2015
  • Principal InvestigatorA Clinical Outcomes Study to Compare the Effect of Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol Inhalation Powder 100/25mcg With Placebo on Survival in Subjects With Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and a History of or at Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (SUMMIT)2013 - 2014
  • Sub-InvestigatorOpen-label, multiple dose study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of ezogabine/retigabine as adjunctive treatment in subjects aged from 12 years to less than 18 years with partial onset seizures or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome2012 - 2014

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