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Office
1315 2nd St SW
Ste 101 - A
Roanoke, VA 24016Phone+1 540-384-1797Fax+1 844-693-9305
Summary
- Luis Matos, MD is an Allergy & Immunology specialist located in Roanoke, VA, with additional expertise in Asthma & Allergic Conditions. He completed his medical education at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1976 and furthered his training through various Fellowships and a residency in Pediatrics. Currently, he holds several positions including that as the Allergist/Immunologist at Allergy and Asthma of Virginia - Martinsville and the Senior Medical Director at Indwell Health and Wellness. Dr. Matos has extensive experience in managing conditions like dermatitis, asthma, pneumonia, sinusitis, and allergic reactions. He has numerous publications to his name, including ones in esteemed journals like Pediatrics and the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. He also participated in a clinical trial studying the long-term effects and safety of Xolair in asthma patients. Dr. Matos has been recognized by the Roanoker Magazine as one of the top Allergists and received a Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification in 2011.
Education & Training
- AIHM Fellowship in Integrative MedicineFellowship, Integrative Medicine, 2017 - 2024
- Websters UniversityMBA, Business, 1987 - 1990
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Allergy and Immunology, 1983 - 1985
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1977 - 1979
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston1976 - 1977
- University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1976
- College of Natural Sciences University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras CampusB.S., Cum Laude, 1973
Certifications & Licensure
- VA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
- SC State Medical License 1983 - 2009
- American Board of Allergy and Immunology Allergy & Immunology
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- #3 Top Doc Allergy Roanoker Magazine
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
Clinical Trials
- A Study of Xolair to Evaluate Effectiveness and Long-Term Safety in Patients With Moderate to Severe Asthma Start of enrollment: 2004 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 75 citationsGalactose-α-1,3-galactose and Delayed Anaphylaxis, Angioedema, and Urticaria in ChildrenJoshua L. Kennedy, Amy P. Stallings, Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills, Walter Oliveira, Lisa J. Workman
Pediatrics. 2013-05-01 - 57 citationsGalactose-α-1,3-galactose-specific IgE is associated with anaphylaxis but not asthma.Scott P. Commins, Libby A. Kelly, Eva Rönmark, Hayley James, S.L. Pochan
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2012-04-01
Journal Articles
- Initial description of pork-cat syndrome in the United StatesPosthumus J, James HR, Lane CJ, Matos LA, Platts-Mills TA, Commins SP, J Allergy Clin Immunol, 1/23/2013
- Galactose-alpha-1, 3-galactose: an important cause of delayed anaphylaxis, angioedema, and urticaria in pediatric patientsKennedy JL2, Stallings AP2, Platts-Mills TAE2, Oliveira WM5, Workman L2, James HR2, Tripathi A2, Lane CJ3, Matos LA4, Heymann PW1, Commins SP1, Pediatrics, 1/1/2013
- Pediatric Alpha-Gal: IgE Antibodies to Galactose-Alpha-1,3-Galactose in Children Presenting with Delayed Urticaria or AnaphylaxisHayley James, Josh L. Kennedy, MD, Thomas Platts-Mills, MD, PhD, FAAAAI, FRS, Amy Polen Stallings, MD Lisa J. Workman, BA ,Anubha Tripathi, M, Shawna Pochan, DNP, CNM,..., Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 1/1/2013
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Lectures
- Immunizations Course. Practical Aspects of Adult and Pediatric ImmunizationsLandstuhl, Germany - 1/28/1997
- Immune Response to Common Immunization and Childhood Immunization Update1/1/1996
- Fixed Urticarial Eruption, A Case Report1/1/1993
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Press Mentions
- Mystery of the tick and the allergyFebruary 23rd, 2022
Committees
- Member, Food Allergy Committee of American College of Asthma Allergy and Immunology 2003 - 2008
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American College of PediatriciansFellow
- American College of Asthma Allergy and ImmunologyFellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Dr Luis A. Matoshttp://VirginiaAllergy.com
- Dr Luis A. Matoshttp://VA-Allergy.com
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