WARSAW, Ind. – Nov. 4, 2025 – Kosciusko County residents now have access to specialized care for immune system issues with the opening of a new Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) – Allergy, Asthma & Immunology office on the Parkview Kosciusko Hospital campus, 1355 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Experienced physician Julia Montejo, MD, is now welcoming patients.
“It’s a big boost for local patients to receive this kind of specialty care without having to drive long distances,” said Scott Gabriel, market president, Parkview Health Northwest. “Immune system issues can be complex and require careful management, and Dr. Montejo has years of experience in this field. Patients can be confident they have a knowledgeable resource in Dr. Montejo.”
Dr. Montejo joined Parkview Physicians Group this summer. Prior to becoming a PPG provider, she practiced with a health system in Quincy, Ill., and an allergy and asthma group in Chelmsford, Mass., following 13 years as a physician and department leader with a multispecialty group in Fridley, Minn.
Montejo earned her medical degree at West Virginia University in Morgantown, W. Va. She completed her internal medicine residency at Charleston Area Medical Center, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University in Charleston, W. Va. She pursued specialty training with an allergy and clinical immunology fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.
Montejo received her Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and chemistry from West Virginia University. A Berry Leadership Scholarship winner for academic excellence, she was also a Howard Hughes Medical Institute summer research fellow in cellular and molecular biology.
Board certified in internal medicine and allergy/immunology, Montejo holds membership in the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; the American College of Physicians; and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
“The specialty of allergy/clinical immunology encompasses an enormous variety of conditions and, if unrecognized or untreated, those conditions can result in illness, lost time at work or school, or even hospitalization,” she noted. “Ensuring that each patient has the best possible quality of life is extremely rewarding for me. I enjoy forming relationships with patients of all ages and often treat entire families.”
Examples of the many conditions Montejo evaluates, diagnoses and treats include food allergies; seasonal and year-round allergies; bee sting reactions; hives and other types of swelling; acute and chronic sinusitis; nasal polyps; asthma; chronic cough; eczema; contact dermatitis; and medication reactions. She also treats primary immunodeficiencies, which can range from mild to severe and are related to an immune system that is not working properly.
Dr. Montejo emphasizes health education to help each patient understand the importance of keeping their condition under control.
“Quality patient education is more important than ever when there is so much misinformation that is readily available,” she said. “Being aware of what your exact diagnosis is – and how best to manage the condition – and having a plan going forward makes all the difference. I consider education to be the foundation of having the best possible health.”
Montejo believes strongly in patient-centered care, which prioritizes the unique needs, values and preferences of each patient.
“I emphasize collaboration between patients, families and healthcare providers to ensure that decisions are made together,” she said. “This involves actively listening to my patients, understanding their beliefs, and tailoring their personalized treatment plans accordingly. In addition, I focus on open communication. Along with the patient and their family, we work as a team with the shared goal of helping each patient achieve the best possible outcomes.”
Outside of work, Montejo enjoys nature walks, bird watching, going to museums and concerts, cooking and trying new cuisines. She is a self-described “voracious reader” of numerous genres, including history, archeology, poetry, current events and science fiction.
Montejo and her husband, Greg, a former Boston College theology professor turned book publisher and manuscript translator, share their household with rescue cats Bear, Bandit and Diva.
Dr. Montejo sees patients at the Warsaw office Monday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. – noon. She also has an office in Columbia City at the Parkview Whitley Hospital Medical Office Building and sees patients at that location on Tuesdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For appointment scheduling, call 260-425-6070.