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Allergists

What is an Allergist?

An allergist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, such as anaphylaxis, asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and hay fever.

Allergist/immunologists have specialized training in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of immune system problems such as allergies, asthma, inherited immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmune diseases, and even AIDS. Allergist/immunologists can reduce the number of days patients need to stay home from work or school because of symptoms. Studies show that people under the care of an allergist/immunologist also make fewer visits to emergency rooms, and are better able to manage their allergies and asthma on a daily basis.

Allergist/immunologists must complete at least nine years of training. After completing medical school, training for three years in internal medicine or pediatrics, and passing the Board exam for their chosen specialty, a physician must focus on the subspecialty of allergy/immunology by completing at least two years of study, known as a fellowship, in an allergy/immunology training program. An allergist/immunologist who is listed as ABAI-certified has successfully passed the certifying exam of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI), after completing their fellowship.

Professional Allergy Organizations

The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is a professional association of 5,500 allergists/immunologists and allied health professionals. Established in 1942, the College is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy and professional and public education.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. For more than 60 years, NIAID research has led to new therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies that have improved the health of millions of people in the United States and around the world.

Featured Allergists

James Baker, M.D.

Dr James Baker MD, Allergist Portland Oregon James Baker, M.D. is board certified in pediatrics and allergy. He is a member of the Oregon Society of Allergy, the Oregon Medical Society, the Oregon Lung Association, the Oregon Thoracic Society, and the West Coast Society of Allergy/Immunology. Dr. Baker's interests are the treatment and testing of Sinusitis, food allergy, eye allergy, skin allergy, contact dermatitis, latex allergy, cosmetic allergy, Immunodeficiency, occupational allergic disorders, Uticaria (hives), scratch/prick and intradermal testing for allergy diagnosis, patch tests for allergy diagnosis, laboratory tests for allergy diagnosis, allergy shots, and insect allergy testing and treatment. Dr. Baker's involvement in clinical research over past 20 years has given him access to the most current medical advances. Portland, Oregon.

Mahmoud Effat, M.D.

Dr Mahmoud Effat MD, Allergist, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mahmoud K. Effat, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology in the specialty of adult and pediatric allergy and immunology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the the American College of Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Effat is also a member of the the American Medical Association, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Pennsylvania Allergy Association. Dr. Effat received his specialty fellowship for allergy asthma and immunology at Thomas Jefferson Medical College. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Alvin Sanico, M.D.

Dr Alvin Sanico MD, Allergist Baltimore Maryland Alvin Sanico, M.D. is a Board Certified specialist who is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. He received his training at the Johns Hopkins Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, where he served as Deputy Clinical Director. He is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine who actively provides educational opportunities not only for patients but also for other healthcare providers through lectures and seminars. Over the years he has written articles in medical journals and chapters in books such as Principles of Ambulatory Medicine. Baltimore, Maryland.

Stella Castro, M.D.

Dr Stella Castro MD, Allergist, NYC New York Stella Castro, M.D. is a New York allergist who practices at Asthma & Allergy Associates, P.C. in New York. She received her medical degree from the University of The Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines. Dr. Castro completed her internal medicine internship and residency at the Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey before performing her allergy and immunology fellowship at the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York. New York, NY.

Boyan Hadjiev, M.D.

Dr Boyan Hadjiev MD, Allergist NYC New York Boyan Hadjiev, M.D. is a New York allergist who has been a practicing physician for 5 years, and in his own private practice, Allergy, Asthma and Sinusitis, P.C., since 2007. He is double board certified in Internal Medicine (2003) and Allergy and Immunology (2005). Dr. Hadjiev received his medical degree from Cleveland Clinic-Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in 2000, and went on to his internal medicine residency at North Shore - Long Island Jewish Healthcare System. New York, NY.

Mariah Pieretti, M.D.

Dr Mariah Pieretti MD, Allergist NYC New York Mariah Pieretti, M.D. is a New York allergist who practices at Asthma & Allergy Associates, P.C. in New York. She performed her internship and residency at Columbia University, New York, NY, after earning her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Pieretti then completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at Columbia University, New York, NY, before undertaking her allergy and immunology fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.

Elliot Rubinstein, M.D.

Dr Elliot Rubinstein MD, Allergist NYC New York Elliot Rubinstein, M.D. is a New York allergist who practices at Asthma & Allergy Associates, P.C. in New York. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, IL, and then completed a pediatric internship at Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Hospital, NY. His pediatric residency was completed at Buffalo Children's Hospital, NY, and his allergy and immunology fellowship was performed at Buffalo General & Children's Hospital, NY. New York, NY.

Christopher Smith, M.D.

Dr Christopher Smith MD, Allergist NYC New York Christopher Smith, M.D. is a New York allergist who practices at Asthma & Allergy Associates, P.C. in New York. He earned his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College, PA, before performing a pediatric internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, PA. He then undertook his allergy and immunology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA. New York, NY.