Amy D. Burris

Amy D. Burris, M.D., is a part-time Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, and the Department of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology.

• Graduated with honors from Cornell University (B.A.)
• M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University
• Completed Pediatrics residency, Chief residency, and Allergy & Immunology fellowship at the University of Rochester

Dr. Burris’s clinical interests focus on food allergy and allergic disease in infants, particularly those who are breastfed. She co-directs the multidisciplinary Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic, addressing complex allergic conditions in children.

Her recent research explores the role of human milk in delivering food antigens to infants, aiming to understand mechanisms of sensitization versus tolerance. Key publication themes include peanut allergy treatment, oral immunotherapy for toddlers, cow’s milk allergy management, and the impact of oral habits on atopic diseases.

Patient feedback highlights her thoroughness in diagnosing food allergies, with a 4.8/5-star rating across 36 reviews. Her work bridges clinical practice and translational research, emphasizing the interplay between maternal nutrition and infant immune development.