Dr. Giannina Coppola-Fasick

About the Dr. Giannina Coppola-Fasick

Dr. Giannina Coppola-Fasick is an allergist‑immunologist in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with 11‑20 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine. Dr. Coppola‑Fasick specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the immune system, including respiratory allergies, food and insect allergies, asthma, eczema, and immune deficiencies. She accepts Medicare, Medicaid (Plan de Salud Menonita), and Regence Health Plans.

• 11‑20 years of experience in allergy and immunology

• Medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine

• Treats asthma, allergic rhinitis, food/insect allergies, eczema, and immune deficiencies

• Accepts Medicare and Medicaid

Education & Training

Medical School – Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Residency – Not specified in source
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified in source

Medical Conditions Treated

• Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

• Asthma (allergic and non‑allergic)

• Food allergies

• Insect sting allergies (bees, wasps, etc.)

• Atopic dermatitis (eczema)

• Contact dermatitis

• Urticaria (hives) and angioedema

• Drug allergies

• Sinusitis (chronic, allergy‑related)

• Primary immune deficiencies (recurrent infections)

• Anaphylaxis

Medical Procedures Performed

• Skin prick testing (environmental, food, insect, drug allergens)

• Intradermal allergy testing

• Patch testing for contact dermatitis

• Serum specific IgE testing (blood tests for allergens)

• Spirometry and pulmonary function testing (for asthma)

• FeNO (fractional exhaled nitric oxide) measurement

• Allergy immunotherapy (subcutaneous – allergy shots, or sublingual – tablets/drops)

• Drug desensitization (for antibiotic or aspirin allergies)

• Food and drug challenge testing (in controlled setting)

• Biologics administration (e.g., omalizumab, dupilumab) for severe asthma or eczema

Services Offered

Dr. Coppola‑Fasick provides comprehensive evaluation and management of allergic and immunologic disorders in both adults and children. She performs detailed patient histories and uses evidence‑based diagnostic testing (skin tests, blood tests, lung function) to identify triggers. She develops personalized treatment plans that include avoidance strategies, pharmacotherapy (antihistamines, nasal sprays, biologics), and allergy immunotherapy (shots or sublingual tablets) to induce long‑term tolerance. She also manages severe allergic reactions and primary immunodeficiencies. Telehealth consultations may be available for follow‑up or medication management; please contact the office directly.

List of services:

• Consultation for suspected allergies, asthma, or recurrent infections

• Skin prick and intradermal allergy testing (environmental, food, insect, drug)

• Patch testing for contact dermatitis

• Spirometry and asthma monitoring

• Subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy (allergy shots/tablets)

• Biologic therapy for severe asthma, nasal polyps, or eczema

• Food and drug challenge tests

• Management of anaphylaxis and emergency action plans

• Immunodeficiency evaluation and management

Accepted Insurances

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Plan de Salud Menonita (Medicaid – Puerto Rico)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: 1789 PR‑21, Suite 302, San Juan, PR 00921
Phone: (787) 764-2030

Hospital Affiliations

None specified in the provided information. Please contact the office directly for current hospital affiliations.