Serving Appleton and the Fox Cities since 1957
About Allergy & Asthma Associates: Appleton's Longest-Running Allergy Practice
For more than six decades, families across the Fox Valley have trusted our Appleton clinic for allergy testing, allergy shots and asthma care. We're a close-knit practice where the allergists know you by name and our staff knows your story.
- 1957Year we opened
in Appleton - 30+Years Dr. Wendelborn &
Dr. Konz have worked together - 8Allergy & asthma
conditions treated
practice in the Fox Valley
- Since 1957The Fox Valley's longest continuous allergy practice
- All AgesCare for children, adults and seniors
- Personal CareAllergists who take the time to listen
- ConnectedWorking alongside Fox Valley primary care providers
Six Decades of Allergy Care in Appleton
Allergy & Asthma Associates began as Appleton Allergists, founded by Dr. James Curry in 1957. What started as a single allergist on College Avenue has grown into a trusted specialty clinic that patients and referring physicians across Northeast Wisconsin rely on.
- 1957
Dr. James Curry opens Appleton Allergists on College Avenue.
- 1962
The practice moves to its current home in Appleton's Professional Park. Dr. Jack Burr later joins Dr. Curry.
- 1993
Dr. Daniel Wendelborn joins the practice as Dr. Burr retires and passes it into new hands.
- 1995
Dr. Karen Konz joins Dr. Wendelborn in leading the practice.
- 1998
Drs. Wendelborn and Konz expand care to patients in the Waupaca area.
- Today
Dr. Wendelborn and Dr. Konz continue to treat allergies, asthma and sinus disease for patients of every age.
Experienced Allergists Who Take Time to Listen
When you visit us, you see one of the physicians who lead the practice. Dr. Wendelborn and Dr. Konz have worked side by side for more than 30 years, building personalized treatment plans one patient at a time.
Dr. Daniel Wendelborn, MD
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Allergy & Clinical Immunology
- UW Medical School graduate (1980), Wisconsin native
- Internal Medicine Residency, Georgetown University
- Research Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University
- Member of AAAAI, Wisconsin Medical Society and Wisconsin Allergy Society
Dr. Karen Konz, DO
Board Certified in Internal Medicine | Board Eligible in Allergy & Clinical Immunology
- D.O., Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (1990)
- Internal Medicine Residency and Allergy/Immunology Fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Fellow of the AAAAI; member of ACAAI
- Member of Wisconsin Allergy Society and Wisconsin Medical Society
We Couldn't Do It Without Our Staff
Our nurses and front-office team are skilled, dependable and genuinely caring. They greet patients by name, remember their preferences and go out of their way to help with insurance and billing questions.
That consistency matters. Allergy and asthma care often spans years, especially for patients receiving allergy shots, so you'll see familiar faces when you come in.
- Short waits, with many allergy shot visits fitting into a lunch break
- Help navigating insurance and billing
- Care for the whole family, from kids to grandparents
A Comfortable, Convenient Appleton Allergy Clinic
From allergy skin testing to custom-mixed immunotherapy, everything happens under one roof at our Appleton office on Longview Drive.
Complete Allergy & Asthma Care in the Fox Valley
Whether it's seasonal sneezing, a frightening food reaction or asthma that keeps you on the sidelines, we diagnose the cause and build a plan to help you breathe easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Allergy & Asthma Associates been in Appleton?
Since 1957. The practice was founded as Appleton Allergists by Dr. James Curry and is the longest continuous allergy practice in the Fox Valley.
Do I need a referral to see an allergist?
Most patients are referred by their primary care provider, and providers can refer by calling (920) 739-5213 or faxing (920) 739-1444. Self-referred patients are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Give us a call and we'll help you through the process.
Do you treat children?
Yes. Our allergists provide allergy testing and treatment for children, adults and seniors.
What insurance do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Network Health (select plans), Security Health (select plans), Tricare and United Healthcare, among others. Please check with your insurer to confirm coverage.
Where is your clinic located?
Our clinic is at 436 E Longview Dr, Appleton, WI 54911.