Allergists are medical specialists who evaluate and treat allergic diseases and related conditions such as hay fever, asthma, eczema, sinusitis, hives, rashes and reactions to foods, medicines and insect stings.
After medical school allergists receive training in either pediatrics or internal medicine followed by 2 to 3 years of fellowship training in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic and related disorders.
Board certification in allergy requires completion of approved training as well as completion of written examinations in allergy and either pediatrics or internal medicine. Every board certified allergist has credentials in at least two specialities.
Although any physician may treat allergic diseases, the board certified allergist has advanced training and experience in the techniques of determining what is causing the problem and how to best solve it.
Insist on a board certified allergist for your specialty allergy care.