Dr. Kelli M. Rose brings a unique blend of personal understanding and professional expertise to Allergy Partners in San Luis Obispo (SLO). Her journey into allergy and immunology was deeply influenced by witnessing her younger brother’s struggles with allergies in their Southeastern Wisconsin childhood. This early experience sparked a passion that has driven her to become a dedicated and skilled allergist, now serving the Central Coast community through Slo Allergy Partners.
Dr. Rose’s firsthand observation of her brother’s significant improvement through allergy immunotherapy ignited her interest in the field. She saw the transformative impact of effective allergy treatment, which solidified her commitment to pursue medicine with a focus on allergies. “I enjoyed the allergy and immunodeficiency cases, and I am continually amazed by the quality-of-life improvements that the field can achieve,” Dr. Rose states, highlighting her genuine enthusiasm for her specialty and the positive changes she can bring to her patients’ lives at SLO Allergy Partners.
Her medical education began at the Medical College of Wisconsin, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Louisville. Dr. Rose then specialized in both adult and pediatric allergic and immunologic diseases during her Allergy & Immunology fellowship at Tulane University in New Orleans. During her extensive training, she actively engaged in research, exploring the connection between breastfeeding and peanut allergies through a U.S. Department of Agriculture project. This research experience underscores her commitment to staying at the forefront of allergy research and applying evidence-based practices at SLO Allergy Partners. Prior to joining Allergy Partners in SLO, Dr. Rose served as an Allergist/Immunologist at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, further broadening her clinical experience and patient care skills.
In 2015, Dr. Rose made the move to the Central Coast of California and joined Allergy Partners, drawn by the opportunity to contribute to and expand their services in San Luis Obispo County. Her husband’s roots in SLO County made the area a natural fit for their family, and she embraced the chance to establish herself within the community. Beyond her professional life at SLO Allergy Partners, Dr. Rose enjoys an active lifestyle, including running, hiking, golfing, and traveling, alongside spending quality time with her family and friends. She is genuinely enthusiastic about the challenges of treating patients with allergic and immunologic diseases in this region and is dedicated to enhancing their quality of life through her work at SLO Allergy Partners. For those seeking expert and compassionate allergy care in San Luis Obispo, Dr. Kelli M. Rose at SLO Allergy Partners offers a wealth of experience and a patient-centered approach.
