

Hi, I'm Dr. Kaman
I'm a board-certified pediatric allergist and immunologist, and the founder of Food Allergy Wellness Network.
I believe that great food allergy care starts with getting to know the child and family behind the diagnosis.
I'm so glad you're here!
My Story
In my fourth-grade yearbook, when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I wrote "pediatrician." Turns out, fourth-grade me knew what she was talking about.
My path to medicine began in nursing and eventually led me to medical school, Pediatrics and Allergy & Immunology. Along the way, I learned that great medical care requires more than understanding the science — it requires listening, collaboration, compassion, and getting to know the child and family in front of you.
Over the past several years, I have focused much of my clinical and research work on children with food allergies. I've seen how much food allergy can affect everyday life — from birthday parties and school lunches, to travel, anxiety, and simply sharing a meal as a family
Why I Created Food Allergy Wellness Network
Food allergy care has changed tremendously. We now have more ways to accurately diagnose food allergy, better understand individual risk, and offer treatments that were not available to families even a few years ago.
But doing this well takes time.
I created Food Allergy Wellness Network to provide the kind of care I believe every family deserves: time to understand your child's story, thoughtfully evaluate their allergies, discuss the options available to them, and make decisions together based on what matters most to your family.
Whether your goal is greater protection from an accidental exposure, more freedom around food, or simply feeling more confident managing your child's allergies, my hope is that you know you have a plan- and that you don't have to navigate food allergy alone.
Education & Training
2019-2021
Allergy & Immunology Fellowship
Yale University
2016-2019
Pediatric Residency
Baystate Medical Center
2011-2016
Medical Degree
University of Connecticut
2005-2009
BSN; Spanish Minor
University of Connecticut
Selected Honors & Awards
2022 American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Community (ACAAI) Grant
"LEARN Early, Next Steps"
2021 American College of Allergy, Asthma &
Immunology Community (ACAAI) Grant
"The Learn Early Project"
2018 American Academy of Pediatrics CATCH Grant
"Collaborative Care for Kids"
2017 Family Centered Care Award
"In recognition of her special attention to the social and
emotional needs of her patients"
Select
Publications
My clinical work is informed by ongoing research focus on improving food allergy education, treatment, and quality of life for children and families.
The LEARN (Learning Educator's Anaphylaxis Response Needs) Early Project
Kaman K, Lahoud A, Flessner C, Butler K, Lowery S, Hoyt A. The LEARN (Learning Educator’s Anaphylaxis Response Needs) Early Project. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2025.
Efficacy of a Pediatrician-Led Food Allergy Education Program for Elementary School Students and Teachers
Butler K, Kaman K. Efficacy of a pediatrician-led food allergy education program for elementary school students and teachers. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2025.
Validated Anxiety Assessments Among Pediatric Peanut-Allergic Patients on Oral Immunotherapy
Kaman K, Dhodapkar M, Shabanova V, McCollum S, Factor J, Leeds S. Validated anxiety assessments among pediatric peanut-allergic patients on oral immunotherapy. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023.
A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergies
Kaman K, Factor J. A practical focus on sesame allergy and a brief review of other seed allergies. J Food Allergy. 2022.
The Impact of Food Matrices on Egg Allergenicity
Kaman K, Leeds S. The impact of food matrices on egg allergenicity. J Food Allergy. 2021.
