Daniel Steigelman

Daniel Steigelman is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), affiliated with the School of Medicine and active in the Department of Pediatrics. He currently serves as the Product Line Lead for Allergy/Immunology at San Antonio Military Medical Center and as Chair of the Council for Transitional Year Program Directors in the Association for Hospital Medical Education.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science, University of California, Berkeley (1999)
  • Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (2004)
  • Pediatrics Residency, SAUSHEC (2007)
  • Allergy/Immunology Fellowship, SAUSHEC (2014)

Dr. Steigelman specializes in Allergy/Immunology, with a focus on venom hypersensitivity. His research spans military medicine applications, including vaccine safety, rapid diagnostic methods in deployed settings, and environmental health impacts on allergic conditions. His work integrates clinical practice with quality assurance and public health initiatives.

Recent publications address sterility in allergy diagnostics, vaccine complications, fire ant allergens, anthrax detection in military environments, and chlorine alternatives for pools. These reflect interdisciplinary expertise in pediatric immunology, tropical medicine, and military healthcare logistics.

• Leadership Roles:
  • Program Director, SAUSHEC Transitional Year Program (2016-2022)
  • Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Allergy/Immunology (2019-present)
  • Chair, Council for Transitional Year Program Directors (AHME)

As a board-certified pediatric allergist, Dr. Steigelman combines clinical, academic, and military service, including deployments to Bagram Air Base for Operation Enduring Freedom.