About Brenna A. LaBere, MD
Brenna A. LaBere, MD, is a pediatrician specializing in allergy and immunology. She has expertise in immune deficiency, immune dysregulation, food allergies, hives, eczema and asthma. Dr. LaBere enjoys being part of Phoenix Children's allergy and immunology team and working with experienced subspecialists. She also feels privileged to care for a diverse range of patients in a field she is passionate about. Since moving from Boston, the Colorado native also appreciates seeing mountains again and having family in the area.
Dr. LaBere knew early in life she wanted a career in science. As a babysitter, she found it rewarding to tend to kids' minor scrapes and stings. During high school, she volunteered at a hospital and realized that medicine was her path.
After earning her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Dr. LaBere completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City. She then completed an allergy and immunology fellowship through Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard University in Boston, where she was named to the Boston Combined Residency Program Fellow Teaching Honor Roll. She also received the Paul A. Dobuler Award for Excellence in Immunodeficiency Research.
Dr. LaBere is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She also is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Clinical Immunology Society and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Through clinical research and publishing in professional journals, Dr. LaBere contributes to advancing her field in hopes of improving patients' lives.
As a mother, Dr. LaBere puts herself in parents' shoes to understand their concerns, big or small. She believes listening to patients and families, as well as treating them with respect, are essential to working together to provide the best care possible.
When she's not working, Dr. LaBere likes being outdoors as much as possible with her husband, son and dog. They enjoy family runs and exploring local parks.
Medical School / Education
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
Residency
(Pediatrics) University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Fellowship
(Allergy and Immunology) Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard University, Boston, MA
Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Allergy and Immunology, American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Professional Affiliations
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Member, Clinical Immunology Society
Member, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
LaBere B, Nguyen AA, Habiballah SB, Elkins M, Imperial J, Li B, Devana S, Timilsina S, Stubbs SB, Joerger J, Chou J, Platt CD. Clinical utility of measuring CD4+ T follicular cells in patients with immune dysregulation. J Autoimmun. 2023 Aug 5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37549449. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37549449/
Nguyen AA*, Habiballah SB*, LaBere B*, Day-Lewis M, Elkins M, Al-Musa A, Chu A, Jones J, Fried AJ, McDonald D, Hoytema van Konijnenburg DP, Rockowitz S, Sliz P, Oettgen HC, Schneider LC, MacGinnitie A, Bartnikas LM, Platt CD, Ohsumi TK, Chou J. Rethinking immunologic risk: a retrospective cohort study of severe SARS-CoV-2 infections in individuals with congenital immunodeficiencies. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 Aug 4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37544429. *Authors contributed equally. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37544429/
Al-Musa A, Chou J, LaBere B. The resurgence of a neglected orthopoxvirus: Immunologic and clinical aspects of monkeypox virus infections over the past six decades. Clin Immunol. 2022 Oct;243:109108. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36067982/
LaBere B, Gutierrez MJ, Wright H, Garabedian E, Ochs HD, Fuleihan RL, Secord E, Marsh R, Sullivan KE, Cunningham-Rundles C, Notarangelo LD, Chen K. Chronic Granulomatous Disease with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Presentation, Treatment, and Outcomes from the USIDNET Registry. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 May;10(5):1325-1333. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35033700/
Al-Musa A, LaBere B, Habiballah S, Nguyen AA, Chou J. Advances in clinical outcomes: What we have learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2022 Feb;149(2):569-578. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34958811/
Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus
6524 W. Sack Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
Rating & Reviews
They were patient and answered all my questions. They explained things very well and most importantly showed genuine care for my child. Thanks!
She was very good considerate, accommodating and made us feel very welcoming as well.
Dr.Brenna was amazing. She seemed to truly care about my daughter in trying to figure out what's going on. She listened to all my concerns and she explained everything that needed to be explained . She's also great with kids . Highly recommend
Brenna LaBere was absolutely wonderful!! She was very thorough and listened to all my concerns for my kids while still attending to my childrens needs. She was very professional and kind and the MA was wonderful too. The office was very clean and the rest of the staff was friendly. I would highly recommend Brenna LaBere and this clinic to anyone who is searching for a great Asthma & Immunology Clinic
Dr. Labere listened to my concerns in a respectful way and was honest and kind to my daughter.