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KATHRYN CONVERS, MD

Board Certified Allergist / Immunologist | Lakeland, FL
 Dr. Convers is board certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology, as well as by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Pediatrics. She completed undergraduate studies in 2001 at the University of Miami, and earned her medical degree in 2005 from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences, in Poznan, Poland. From there, she completed a Combined Internal medicine & Pediatrics residency, followed by fellowship training in Allergy & Immunology, all at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. After completing fellowship, she joined the faculty at Saint Louis University as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy & Immunology at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in Saint Louis, MO, until her family relocated to Florida, by way of Virginia for 1 year while her husband completed his medical training.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her 3 daughters and husband, enjoys exercise, and is an accomplished pianist.

To keep up-to-date with the latest in her field, she maintains membership in the following professional societies:

Dr. Convers has published the following peer-reviewed articles in well-respected academic journals:
  1.  Hong J, Convers K, Reeves N, Temprano J, Anaphylaxis to quinoa: a case report in the US, Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 110(1):60-61, January 2013. PMID: 23244665
  2. Convers KD, Sturm JM, Slavin RG, Chronic bilateral pruritic arm dermatitis in a 61 year-old woman, Allergy Asthma Proc 34(6):558-61, November 2013. PMID: 24169064
  3. Convers KD, Slavin RG, Attitudes toward Allergy: what do the pediatricians think? Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 113(5): 544-48, November 2014. PMID: 25442696
  4. Lorbert JV, Convers KD, Goretzke S, Noyes BE, Knutsen AP, Serum IL-12 and Soluble IL-2 Receptor Levels as Possible Biomarkers of Granulomatous Disease in Common Variable Immunodeficiency, J Allergy Clin Immunol Practice 3(2): 273-76, March-April 2015. PMID: 25609323
  5. Convers KD, Kariuki BM, Knutsen AP, Decreased CD5-CD19+CD27+CD43+CD70- B cell subpopulation in children with Specific Antibody Deficiency, Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 28(1):27-31, March 2015.
  6. Convers KD, Slack M, Kanarek HJ, Take a leap of faith: Implementing routine genetic testing in your office, J Allergy Clinc Immunol Practice 10(7):1676-1687 Jul 2022
  7. Kodoth S, Convers KD, Alves P, Davis, K, Chang C, The frequency, characteristics and management of in-flight allergic and respiratory emergencies, Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol (Published online August 14, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2022.08.004)

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ROBERT SALZMAN, NP

Board Certified Family Medicine | Lakeland, FL

 Robert Salzman is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in Family Medicine. Initially, he attended University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While providing care in the acute care setting at the local hospital, Robert continued his education at USF and earned a Master of Science in Nursing specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As he was completing graduate studies at USF, Robert began clinical medical training in Allergy and Immunology, working under multiple providers seeing adult and pediatric patients. 

Robert is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. During his undergraduate studies he spent time volunteering in education and during his graduate program volunteered at Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, providing high-quality medical care to an underserved population of Polk County. 

Robert grew up in Lakeland, having moved here as a child with his family. He enjoys spending time in nature, visiting local parks, golfing, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Most of all he enjoys spending time with his family including his wife and son's.

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The woman is wearing a white sweater and smiling for the camera.

KATHRYN CONVERS, MD

Board Certified Allergist / Immunologist | Lakeland, FL
Dr. Convers is board certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology, as well as by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Pediatrics. She completed undergraduate studies in 2001 at the University of Miami, and earned her medical degree in 2005 from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences, in Poznan, Poland. From there, she completed a Combined Internal medicine & Pediatrics residency, followed by fellowship training in Allergy & Immunology, all at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. After completing fellowship, she joined the faculty at Saint Louis University as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy & Immunology at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in Saint Louis, MO, until her family relocated to Florida, by way of Virginia for 1 year while her husband completed his medical training.

In her free time she enjoys spending time with her 3 daughters and husband, enjoys exercise, and is an accomplished pianist.

To keep up-to-date with the latest in her field, she maintains membership in the following professional societies:

Dr. Convers has published the following peer-reviewed articles in well-respected academic journals:
  1.  Hong J, Convers K, Reeves N, Temprano J, Anaphylaxis to quinoa: a case report in the US, Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 110(1):60-61, January 2013. PMID: 23244665
  2. Convers KD, Sturm JM, Slavin RG, Chronic bilateral pruritic arm dermatitis in a 61 year-old woman, Allergy Asthma Proc 34(6):558-61, November 2013. PMID: 24169064
  3. Convers KD, Slavin RG, Attitudes toward Allergy: what do the pediatricians think? Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 113(5): 544-48, November 2014. PMID: 25442696
  4. Lorbert JV, Convers KD, Goretzke S, Noyes BE, Knutsen AP, Serum IL-12 and Soluble IL-2 Receptor Levels as Possible Biomarkers of Granulomatous Disease in Common Variable Immunodeficiency, J Allergy Clin Immunol Practice 3(2): 273-76, March-April 2015. PMID: 25609323
  5. Convers KD, Kariuki BM, Knutsen AP, Decreased CD5-CD19+CD27+CD43+CD70- B cell subpopulation in children with Specific Antibody Deficiency, Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 28(1):27-31, March 2015.
  6. Convers KD, Slack M, Kanarek HJ, Take a leap of faith: Implementing routine genetic testing in your office, J Allergy Clinc Immunol Practice 10(7):1676-1687 Jul 2022
  7. Kodoth S, Convers KD, Alves P, Davis, K, Chang C, The frequency, characteristics and management of in-flight allergic and respiratory emergencies, Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol (Published online August 14, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai.2022.08.004)

A bald man wearing a white lab coat with the name robert on it

ROBERT SALZMAN, NP

Board Certified Family Medicine | Lakeland, FL

Robert Salzman is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse specializing in Family Medicine. Initially, he attended University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. While providing care in the acute care setting at the local hospital, Robert continued his education at USF and earned a Master of Science in Nursing specializing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As he was completing graduate studies at USF, Robert began clinical medical training in Allergy and Immunology, working under multiple providers seeing adult and pediatric patients. 


Robert is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. During his undergraduate studies he spent time volunteering in education and during his graduate program volunteered at Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine, providing high-quality medical care to an underserved population of Polk County. 


Robert grew up in Lakeland, having moved here as a child with his family. He enjoys spending time in nature, visiting local parks, golfing, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Most of all he enjoys spending time with his family including his wife and son. 

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