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Tips to handle tick and mosquito season in Valley
ABC 30 Action News

GoodDay New York

Mast Cells Explained: Biohacking Inflammation, Allergies, and Brain Fog
The Human Upgrade Podcast
Publications & Contributions
Publication (July 2025): Utility of glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor agonists in mast cell activation syndrome — The American Journal of the Medical Sciences. Co-authored by Dr. Tania T. Dempsey. A case series showing clinical benefit in ~89% of patients with refractory MCAS.
Publication (June 2025): Prevalence and treatment response of neuropsychiatric disorders in mast cell activation syndrome – National Library of Medicine
Documentary (Spring 2025) Understanding Stealth Syndromes – The Documentary [free to watch]
Publication (Nov 2023): Chemical Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation: A Suspicious Synchronicity – National Library of Medicine
Publication (2023): Learned cautions regarding antibody testing in mast cell activation syndrome.
Publication (Jan 2022): Post-HPV-Vaccination Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Possible Vaccine-Triggered Escalation of Undiagnosed Pre-Existing Mast Cell Disease? MDPI.
Co-Author (Nov 2021): Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Essentials of Diagnosis and Treatment — Mayo Clinic Proceedings, as part of the U.S. ME/CFS Clinician Coalition.
Publication (2021): Mast cell activation may explain many cases of chemical intolerance. Springer Open.
Publication (2020): Chemical Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation: A Suspicious Synchronicity.
Publication (Apr 2020): Afrin LB, Ackerley MB, Bluestein LS, Brewer JH, Brook JB, … Dempsey TT … Diagnosis of mast cell activation syndrome: a global “consensus-2”. Diagnosis (Berl). 8(2):137–152.
Publication (Feb 2020): Himasaki C, Frye RE, Trifiletti R, Cooperstock M, Kaplan G, … Dempsey T, et al. Evaluation of the Cunningham Panel™ in pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infection (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS): Changes in antineuronal antibody titers parallel changes in patient symptoms. J Neuroimmunol.
Co-Author (Apr 2020): Chapter 24: Urogynecology and Hypermobility in Disjointed | Navigating the Diagnosis and Management of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.
Publication (Jul 2019): Afrin LB, Dempsey TT, Rosenthal LS, Dorff SR. Successful mast-cell-targeted treatment of chronic dyspareunia, vaginitis, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. J Obstet Gynaecol. 39(5):664–669.
Publication (Mar 2015): Anti-Aging Therapeutics Vol. XIV — Chapter 9: Chronic Disease and Obesity: The Role of Food Sensitivities
In the Media
September 2, 2025 – Mast Cells Explained: Biohacking Inflammation, Allergies, and Brain Fog – The Human Upgrade
August 18, 2025 – Expert Reveals Signs You Have Parasites (And How to Treat) – Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, DNM
August 5, 2025 – Tips to handle tick and mosquito season in Valley – ABC 30 Action News
August 5, 2025 – Tick Bites 101 – GoodDay New York
July 31, 2025 – All About Vector Borne Diseases – Neuroveda Health
July 29, 2025 – Clinical trials are testing cancer drug rapamycin for Long COVID and ME – The Sick Times
July 15, 2025 – Utility of glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor agonists in mast cell activation syndrome – The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
July 4, 2025 – Navigating Autoimmunity: Insights on MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey – Dr. Anna Cabeca, the Girlfriend Doctor
May 31, 2025 – The Missing Link Behind Chronic Symptoms? Mast Cell Activation, POTS & Inflammation – Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones
May 8, 2025 – UCI School of Medicine The Ingenious Mast Cell: Emerging Perspectives in Clinical Practice Panel Discussion
March 31, 2025 – Could Your Unexplained Symptoms be Mast Cell Activation Syndrome?? – Reconditioned with Lauren Vaknine
February 24, 2025 – Understanding the Relationship Between Dysautonomia and Lyme Disease – Project Lyme
February 19, 2025 – EDS Empower Hour: Guest Dr. Tania Dempsey
January 19, 2025 – Understanding MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey and Dr. Binita Kane | Insights, Diagnosis & Treatment
December 24, 2024 – What is MCAS? Everything You Need to Know About Mast Cell Activation with Dr. Tania Dempsey – A Little Bit Healthier Podcast
November 7-10, 2024 – Talks: “Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in Vector-Borne Infections: The Evolution of the ‘Decad’ Complex Diseases” and “MCAS and SOT Therapy” – ILADS Conference
October 26-28, 2024 – Talk: Thriving in a Toxic World: Managing Immune Dysfunction and Hormonal Imbalances for Optimum Women’s Health – Xymogen Experience
September 26-29, 2024 – Talk: Advancements in the Treatment of Vector-Borne Infections – Mast Cell Masterminds 2024
August 26, 2024 – MCAS: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Histamines, Food Sensitivities & Allergies – Dr Tania Dempsey – Nutrition with Judy
July 17, 2024 – Mast cell activation syndrome and complex chronic diseases like endometriosis with Tania Dempsey, MD – iCareBetter
June 14-15, 2024 – Talk: Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals Pre-Conference Workshop – Synergy Conference
May 16, 2024 – Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD – The Bendy Bodies Podcast
May 16, 2024 – The Link Between Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Chronic Illness – Gordon Medical Forum
May 11, 2024 – MCAS Webinar with Leonard Weinstock, MD, & Tanya Dempsey, MD – LDN Research Trust
April 13, 2024 – Talk: Treating MCAS and vector-borne infections –LivLyme Summit Virtual
April 1, 2024 – What Does Lyme Disease Do To Your Body? | Dr. Tania Dempsey – Dr. Ruscio Radio
March 28, 2024 – The Covid-19 long-haulers migrating to escape environmental ‘triggers’ – Clear Health Costs
March 16, 2024 – Lyme Light Foundation Dart for Art 2024
March 12, 2024 – Unraveling Complexity in Chronic Illness with Dr. David Kaufman – Mast Cell Matters: Deep dives on MCAS
February 29, 2024 – Dr. Tania Dempsey: Mystery Diseases, Mast Cells & The Integral Role of Diet – RUNGA
January 11, 2024 – Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA – The Bendy Bodies Podcast
October 5-6, 2023 – The Micro-Conference – RUNGA
October 2, 2023 – Are Your Hormones Triggering Your MCAS? Or Vice Versa? with Tania Dempsey, MD – Mast Cell 360
August 14, 2023 – Dr Tania Dempsey shares her experience of LDN – LDN Research Trust
August 14, 2023 – Learned cautions regarding antibody testing in mast cell activation syndrome – Published Paper From the journal Diagnosis
August 13, 2023 – Dogs have a Lyme disease vaccine, so why don’t humans? – Salon Magazine
August 10, 2023 – Chronic Inflammation, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Food Allergies & Intolerances – Africa’s Pro Biohacker
July 17, 2023 – Mast cell activation syndrome and complex chronic diseases with Tania Dempsey, MD – iCare Better Podcast
July 11, 2023 – Treating Complicated Chronic Disorders, Part 1 – Dr. Hoffman Podcast
July 11, 2023 – Treating Complicated Chronic Disorders, Part 2 – Dr. Hoffman Podcast
June 14, 2023 – Dr Tania Dempsey – Chronic Disease Expert – The Long Covid Podcast
June 1-3, 2023 – The Institute for Functional Medicine Announces In-Person 2023 Annual International Conference – IFM AIC 2023
April 12, 2023 – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome with Dr. Tania Dempsey – Ben Weitz, DC, Rational Wellness Podcast
April 9, 2023 – Mold Has Been Shown To Trigger Tiredness + Mood Swings — And Fall Is Peak Mold Season – First for Women
March 19-22, 2023 – ISSWSH Annual Meeting – ISSWSH Conference – Presented
February 27, 2023 – The Rise of Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Tania Dempsey – Prima Foodie Podcast
February 25, 2023 – The Mast Cell-Microbiome Connection and the Development of Autoimmunity – Integrative Healthcare Symposium – Presented
November 26, 2022 – MCAS, Lyme, & Dysautonomia with Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD, ABIHM – Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul
November 24, 2022 – Targeting mast cells and the microbiome to fight autoimmunity – Integrative Practitioner
November 24, 2022 – Targeting mast cells and the microbiome to fight autoimmunity – IHS – Podcast
November 10, 2022 – Ask a Lyme Doctor: Q&A with Dr. Tania Dempsey (Part 2) – Global Lyme Alliance – Q&A Part 2
August 2, 2022 – BREESI & QUEESI: Tips for Diagnosing MCAS – Holisitic Primary Care
July 26, 2022 – What It’s Like to Be a Kid Living with Lyme Disease – Global Lyme Alliance
June 29, 2022 – Helping People Adapt to a Toxic World, Interview with Dr. Tania Dempsey MD – Michael Rubino, Indoor Air Quality Expert
June 2, 2022 – Ask a Lyme Doctor: Q&A with Dr. Tania Dempsey – Global Lyme Alliance – Q&A Part 1
May 2022 – Making the Difficult Diagnosis of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome – The Smartest Doctor in the Room
April 18, 2022 – Getting Real about Food Dyes: a Conversation with Dr. Tania Dempsey – Prima Foodie
April 12, 2022 – A New Way of Understanding Patients With a Wide Array of Elusive Symptoms, Part 1 – Dr. Hoffman Podcast
April 12, 2022 – A New Way of Understanding Patients With a Wide Array of Elusive Symptoms, Part 2 – Dr. Hoffman Podcast
April 6, 2022 – Dr. Jill interviews Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD, on MCAS – Dr. Jill Carnahan Podcast
February 17, 2022 – Mast cell activation interplay between immunity, neuroinflammation – Integrative Practitioner
January 16, 2022 – Post-HPV-Vaccination Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: Possible Vaccine-Triggered Escalation of Undiagnosed Pre-Existing Mast Cell Disease? – Published Papere on MDPI
November 17, 2021 – Mast cell activation may explain many cases of chemical intolerance – Published Paper on Springer Open
September 10, 2021 – MCAS and Implants with Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD – Better Health Guy
August 25, 2021 – Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Essentials of Diagnosis and Management – Published Paper Mayo Clinic Proceedings
April 30, 2020 – Clean Beauty & Non-Toxic Living – Rebel Babe Cave Podcast
March 31, 2020 – Coronavirus Westchester NY COVID-19 Update – News 12 Westchester
March 5, 2020 – Coronavirus #COVID19
March 5, 2020 – Coronavirus: COVID19- Westchester County Doctor shares what you need to know
February 24, 2020 – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Lyme Disease
February 21, 2020 – #264: Tania Dempsey, MD – Mast Cells & Lyme Disease – Lyme Ninja Radio
January 13, 2020 – MCAS: Dr. Dempsey & Dr. Afrin
January 9, 2020 – Episode #106: Bartonella and MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey, MD
August 15, 2019 – Bartonella: A misunderstood vector-borne infection
August 15, 2019 – Mast Cells and Hormones: Dr. Tania Dempsey – Hypermobility Happy Hour
August 15, 2019 – Dr. Dempsey on MCAS & Lyme Disease – Evan Brand
June 16, 2019 – Why Bartonella is the New Lyme with Dr. Tania Dempsey – Lyme Talk Radio with Dr. Pat Baccili
May 20, 2019 – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) & Tick-Borne Illness – Dr. Ruscio Radio
May 20, 2019 – Dr. Tania Dempsey Lyme & Bartonella Epidemic
February 4, 2019 – The Role of Mast Cells in Female Hormonal Disorders – Metagenics Clinical Podcast
February 4, 2019 – Could Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Be the Cause of Your Non-Responsive Symptoms? – Dr. Ruscio Radio
July 18, 2018 – 7 Gross Things Your Body Does That Could Mean You’re Overheated – Bustle
May 23, 2017 – Dr. Hoffman – Intelligent Medicine: Histamine Intolerance
Speaking Events
UCI School of Medicine Panel – The Ingenious Mast Cell: Emerging Perspectives in Clinical Practice, May 2025
ILADS Annual Conference – The Vector-Borne Infection – Mast Cell – Microbiome Connection and the Development of Autoimmunity, November 2024
Xymogen Experience – Thriving in a Toxic World: Managing Immune Dysfunction and Hormonal Imbalances for Optimum Women’s Health, October 2024
Mast Cell Masterminds 2024 – Advancements in the Treatment of Vector-Borne Infections, September 2024
Synergy Conference Pre-Conference Workshop – Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals, June 2024
LivLyme Summit Virtual – Treating MCAS and Vector-Borne Infections, April 2024
RUNGA Micro-Conference – October 2023
ILADS Annual Conference – The Vector-Borne Infection – Mast Cell – Microbiome Connection and the Development of Autoimmunity, October 2023
The Institute for Functional Medicine – Cell Activation Syndrome: Past, Present & Future, June 2023
Long COVID and Fatiguing Illness Recovery Program – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in PCC and ME/CFS, May 2023
Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) – The Mast Cell Microbiome Connection and the Development of Autoimmunity, February 2023
ILADS Annual Conference – MCAS and Vector Borne Infections: Root Cause vs Driver of the Pentad of Chronic Illness, September 2022
The Forum for Integrative Medicine (TFIM) – MCAS, Endocrine Disruption and the Epidemic of Metabolic Syndrome, March 2022
Integrative Healthcare Symposium (IHS) – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: The Interplay Between Immunity and Neuroinflammation, February 2022
ILADS Annual Conference – Mast Cell Targeted Treatment in Patients with Tick-Borne Infections, September 2020
ILADS Annual Conference – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A New Paradigm, November 2019
Symposium for Autoimmune Encephalopathy of Infectious Etiology – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome as an Initiator of Autoimmunity, June 2019
MCAS Workshop – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Neuropsychiatric Manifestations, April 2019
Autoimmune and Lyme Summit – Understanding Pathogen-Induced Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, March 2019
ILADS Annual Scientific Conference – Reversing the Synergistic Effects of Bartonella and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, November 2018
International Congress on Natural Medicine – Keynote: Functional Endocrinology, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, June 2018
Mastermind Lecture Series – Are You Allergic to Yourself? The Interplay of Allergies, Histamine Toxicity, and Autoimmunity, October 2017
Autoimmune Summit – The Other Face of Autoimmunity: Attack of the Mast Cells, March 2017
The Integrative Medicine Summit – It’s Not Lyme…It’s Bartonella, May 2016
Lyme and Hormone Summit – Lyme as a Major Methylation Disrupter, May 2015
The Hidden Epidemics – Xymogen, Methylation Disorders, Food Sensitivities, and Histamine Intolerance, May 2014
A Single Bite: Living With and Healing From Gluten Related Disorders – The Gut, Brain and Autoimmune Disorders Symposium, August 2013
Chronic Disease and Obesity: The Role of Food Sensitivities – Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine & Regenerative Biomedical Technologies, April 2013
The Obesity Connection – Gluten and Beyond – Xymogen, July 2012
The Holistic Approach to Cancer Prevention for The Prostate Net – At BODIES…The Exhibit, October 2011
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Inside Focus on Critical Women’s Health Issues of the Century – Panelist/Presenter, January 2011
The Holistic Approach to Cancer Prevention – Gilda’s Club of Westchester, October 2010
Professional Organizations
Institute for Functional Medicine – Member
International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) – Board Member
ILADS Education Committee – Board Member
ILADS Program Committee – Board Member
International Association for IACFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) – Member
The American Academy of Ozonotherapy – Member
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) – Member
Awards & Recognition
Westchester Magazine: Top Doctors — 2018–2023 (6 consecutive years)
Castle Connolly: Top Doctors New York Metro Area — 2017–2022 (6 consecutive years)
Exceptional Women in Medicine — 2020–2022
New York Magazine: Top Doctors — 2021–2022
Westchester Women in Business Award — 2021
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