Dr. Lauren Gunderman
Allergist & Immunologist
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Dr. Lauren Gunderman is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington.
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Episode # 260 • 10 Feb 2026
Clinical Insights on Immunodeficiency & ENT Infections
At what point does a “routine” sinus or ear infection become a warning sign of immunodeficiency? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, board-certified allergist-immunologist Dr. Basil Kahwash explores the intersection of immunodeficiency and otolaryngology with Dr. Lauren Gunderman, a pediatric immunologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Learn why ENTs should remain vigilant for underlying immune disorders, and how to manage suspected immunodeficiency.
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Dr. Lauren Gunderman is a pediatric allergist and immunologist at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gunderman completed her undergraduate, medical school and pediatric residency in Ohio. After completing Pediatric residency at the Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital, she pursued allergy and immunology training at Northwestern and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. There she developed an interest in inborn errors of immunity, educating families about pediatric allergic diseases, and the advancement of new therapies in both immunologic and allergic conditions. Her Advanced Research year at Northwestern was focused on pediatric heart transplant patients’ immune phenotype and the impact on post-transplant outcomes.
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