Dr. Frank Lichtenberger is Now Serving Florida

The EDS Clinic Expands Expert Care in Florida

The EDS Clinic is excited to welcome Dr. Frank Lichtenberger, MD, PhD, to our growing team of specialists dedicated to caring for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Histamine Intolerance, Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia (HaT), POTS, and related complex chronic illnesses.

Dr. Lichtenberger is now seeing patients throughout Florida via telehealth, bringing decades of clinical and research expertise to patients who often struggle to find physicians experienced in the complex immune and allergic disorders that frequently accompany EDS.

As The EDS Clinic continues to expand access to specialized care across the United States, we are proud to add one of the country's most experienced physicians in mast cell disorders and clinical immunology to our team.

Meet Dr. Frank Lichtenberger

Dr. Frank Lichtenberger is a board-certified Allergist-Immunologist with more than 20 years of clinical and research experience treating complex immune-mediated disease.

Following completion of his MD and PhD through the Medical Scientist Training Program at The Ohio State University, where he studied the biology of chronic inflammation, he completed an Internal Medicine residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center before pursuing fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Laboratory of Allergic Diseases.

His fellowship focused on mast cell biology at one of the world's leading research centers responsible for advancing much of today's understanding of mast cell disease.

During his time at the NIH, Dr. Lichtenberger developed extensive expertise in:

• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
• Systemic Mastocytosis
• Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia (HaT)
• Complex allergic disease
• Primary and secondary immunodeficiencies

He also served as an immunology consultant for the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program, helped develop teaching protocols for anaphylaxis, and continues to serve on the AAAAI Mast Cell Disorders Committee.

Long before MCAS became widely recognized, Dr. Lichtenberger was already evaluating and treating patients with mast cell disorders, making him one of the few physicians with decades of dedicated experience in this field.

Expertise at the Intersection of EDS and Immunology

Many individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome experience overlapping immune and allergic conditions that can be difficult to recognize and manage.

Dr. Lichtenberger's practice focuses on the intersection of connective tissue disorders, immunology, allergy, and multisystem disease.

He routinely evaluates patients with:

• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
• Systemic Mastocytosis
• Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia (HaT)
• Chronic allergic disease
• Recurrent anaphylaxis
• Primary and secondary immunodeficiencies
• Complex multisystem illnesses that have remained unexplained despite extensive prior evaluations

His academic background, combined with years of clinical practice, allows him to approach difficult diagnostic cases with both scientific rigor and practical experience.

A Thoughtful, Academic Approach to Patient Care

Dr. Lichtenberger believes that every patient encounter is an opportunity to learn.

"After completing a fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the National Institutes of Health, I entered independent practice, but I still bring a rigorous academic approach to patient care. I try to learn from every patient. I believe each visit is an opportunity to listen, learn, and improve my approach."
— Dr. Frank Lichtenberger

This philosophy closely reflects The EDS Clinic's commitment to listening carefully, validating patients' experiences, and delivering evidence-based, individualized care for complex chronic illnesses.

Dr. Lichtenberger is also the author of Allergic to Life: How the Human Body Rejects the Modern World, which explores the science behind modern allergic and immune diseases.

Joining Our Florida Care Team

Dr. Frank Lichtenberger joins The EDS Clinic's established team of clinicians serving patients throughout Florida including Carolyn Martinez, MSN, RN, FNP, and Jenny Zhang, MD, both of whom have extensive experience caring for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and other complex multisystem disorders. Together, our providers bring expertise across complex connective tissue and immunological disorders.

Dr. Lichtenberger is also the newest Board Certified Allergy and Immunology specialist on our team, joining Dr. Jim Harris, MD, our Medical Director. Together, Drs. Lichtenberger and Harris bring decades of expertise in allergy, immunology, mast cell disorders, histamine intolerance, immunodeficiency, and the complex immune conditions that commonly overlap with EDS.

Working collaboratively across specialties, our providers are committed to delivering comprehensive, coordinated care for patients with EDS and related conditions throughout Florida.

Working collaboratively, our providers offer comprehensive, coordinated care for patients living with EDS and the many conditions that frequently accompany it. Our multidisciplinary approach allows patients to benefit from a team with deep expertise across connective tissue, immune, allergic, and autonomic disorders.

What Patients Are Saying

Patients consistently praise Dr. Lichtenberger for his expertise, compassion, and willingness to investigate difficult cases.

"Awesome doctor who really listens and cares about his patients! Because of him I found a treatment for a lifelong condition that has drastically changed my life!"

"Love Dr. L. My two daughters have experienced more relief and help within two months of seeing him than we have in more than five years with any other doctor. He just figures it out. He is open to conversation, takes my opinions seriously, and never rushes us."

"Dr. Lichtenberger is one of the best physicians to ever treat me. My children and I have a rare autoimmune disorder, and Dr. Lichtenberger went above and beyond even the large academic centers to find the source of our condition."

"Has taken care of a major problem that no other doctors could help with. Highly, highly recommend this doctor."

Expanding Access to Expert EDS Care in Florida

The EDS Clinic was founded to improve access to clinicians who understand the complex medical needs of people living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and related conditions.

As a recognized Ehlers-Danlos Society Center of Excellence, our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals with EDS, HSD, MCAS, POTS, histamine intolerance, and other complex multisystem disorders. Our providers work closely together to help patients receive accurate diagnoses, individualized treatment plans, and coordinated long-term care.

With Dr. Lichtenberger joining our team, patients throughout Florida now have access to one of the nation's leading experts in allergy, immunology, and mast cell disorders through our telehealth model.

Now Accepting New Patients in Florida

If you are located in Florida and are looking for expert evaluation and management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, hypermobility disorders, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia, immunodeficiency, POTS, or other complex allergic and immunologic conditions, Dr. Frank Lichtenberger is now accepting new patients.

Whether you have spent years searching for answers or are seeking specialized management of an existing diagnosis, our team is here to help.

From Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee to communities across the state, our telehealth model makes it possible to access nationally recognized EDS expertise without traveling long distances.

Request an appointment today and experience the expert, compassionate, patient-centered approach that has made The EDS Clinic a trusted destination for individuals with EDS and related conditions.

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