Patient Safety and Care
ALLERGY FIRST
Excellence in Patient Safety and Care
At Allergy First, we're committed to delivering well-governed, high-quality, evidence-based GP-led allergy care that improves access, outcomes and experience for patients and families.
Our vision is to be Australasia's
most trusted allergy care provider, and we achieve this through strong clinical leadership, continuous development and a commitment to the highest standards of patient care.
Clinical Governance
Our multidisciplinary Clinical Advisory Board provides independent clinical leadership and oversight of clinical standards, ensuring every clinic follows the same evidence-based protocols to deliver excellence in the quality and safety of clinical care to patients and families.
This governance framework supports:
• Consistent care across every Allergy First clinic
• Evidence-based diagnosis and treatment
• Continuous monitoring of patient safety and quality outcomes
• Ongoing education and training of clinicians
• Careful evaluation of new treatments and technologies before they are introduced
Allergy care is evolving, and so are we. By regularly reviewing our clinical practices, patient outcomes and the latest evidence, we continue to improve the care and experience we provide to every patient.
Clinical advisory Board
Allergy care often requires expertise across medical disciplines. Allergy First has brought together specialists in Clinical Immunology, Respiratory Medicine, Ear Nose and Throat Surgery, General Practice and Nursing to ensure patients benefit from a truly collaborative model of care.
Immunology DIRECTOR
Dr Daman Langguth
Consultant Clinical Immunologist
BHB MBChB FRACP FRCPA
Dr Daman Langguth is a Consultant Clinical Immunologist and Allergist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of allergic and immunological conditions across both public and private practice. His expertise in complex allergy, immunodeficiency and clinical governance is an invaluable addition to the Board.
Respiratory DIRECTOR
Professor Dan Chambers
Clinical Director
MBBS MRCP FRACP MD
Professor Dan Chambers is Clinical Director of Allergy First and one of Australia's leading respiratory physicians, with expertise spanning allergy and immunology, interstitial lung disease, lung transplantation and complex respiratory disorders. He combines extensive clinical experience with an internationally recognised research career, ensuring patients have access to the latest evidence-based and emerging therapies.
Professor Chambers is the Mayne Professor of Medicine and Deputy Head of the UQ Medical School at The University of Queensland. He also leads research within the Queensland Lung Transplant Program and heads one of the world's largest clinical trial programs in pulmonary fibrosis. He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed papers and is internationally recognised for his contributions to respiratory medicine, immunology and translational research.
At Allergy First, Professor Chambers provides clinical leadership, helping ensure patients receive high-quality, evidence-based care through a multidisciplinary approach focused on accurate diagnosis, personalised management and the latest advances in allergy and respiratory medicine.
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) DIRECTOR
Dr Ryan Sommerville
ENT Surgeon
BSc, Post Grad Dip (P Health), MBBS, FRACS (OHNS)
Dr Ryan Sommerville is an ENT Surgeon with a special interest in paediatric and adult ENT, as well as anterior and lateral skull base surgery. He has extensive experience managing patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, allergic rhinitis and other upper airway disorders, bringing an important multidisciplinary perspective to our allergy service.
GENERAL PRACTICE
Dr Aaron Chambers
Clinical Director & General Practitioner
BSc, MBBS(Hons), FRACGP, Dip Child Health, GAICD
Dr Aaron Chambers is Clinical Director of Allergy First and a general practitioner with special interest in Allergy and Immunology. Dr Chambers has worked in General Practice since 2006. He is passionate about family practice including Allergy, Immunology, Paediatrics and Obstetric care.
Dr Karen Robinson
Specialist General Practitioner
BSc, BA, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Karen Robinson is a Specialist General Practitioner with a dedicated interest in allergy medicine. She has been practicing in general practice since 2005 and joined the Allergy First clinical team in 2017. The opportunity to build meaningful, individual connections with her patients is what inspired Dr Robinson to pursue her career in General Practice. She takes a thorough approach to healthcare, focusing on identifying and treating the underlying causes of health issues whenever possible to achieve long-term wellness for her patients.
Dr Rebecca Coote
General Practitioner
BSc, MBBS, FRACGP
Dr Rebecca Coote has over 16 years’ experience working as a general practitioner, including in a busy family practice and a specialised breastfeeding clinic. She has a special interest in allergy medicine and is passionate about ensuring patients and their families receive evidence-based support and education for their allergies.
Dr Lindsey Jones
Specialist General Practitioner
MBBS, MPH, FRACGP
Dr Lindsey Jones is a Specialist General Practitioner with a passion for providing quality care, with a focus on patient education. With advanced training in allergy, paediatrics, dermatology and emergency medicine, Dr Jones is committed to improving patient outcomes through accurate diagnosis, education and personalised management for children and adults living with allergic conditions.
NURSING
Evi Bitran
Managing Director
RN, GAICD, MBus
Evi Bitran is Managing Director of Allergy First and has been working in the healthcare sector for the past 16 years. During his career, Evi has managed several hospitals at executive levels and led extensive quality improvement systems such as ISO 9001, ACHS, and NSQHS national standards. Evi is an associate member of the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA). Evi is passionate about introducing quality, affordable and accessible allergy healthcare services to the community.