The 2 Best Allergists in Birmingham, AL
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Birmingham.
If over-the-counter antihistamines stopped working, or your symptoms run for months instead of weeks, a board-certified allergist-immunologist can test what you actually react to and treat the cause. That includes immunotherapy, which lowers your sensitivity over three to five years. Our editors picked the 2 specialists below from the wider Alabama list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Birmingham at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 2, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Birmingham
- Practices:
- UAB Division of Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, AllerVie Health
- Local pollen season:
- Birmingham sits in a valley that holds pollen close to the ground. Oak, hickory, and sweetgum run March through May, Bermuda grass holds through the summer, and ragweed peaks in September before a first frost that often waits until November.
Compare Birmingham Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Prescott Atkinson, MD, PhD | UAB Division of Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology / Children's of Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Pediatric allergy & immunology, Primary immunodeficiency, Asthma |
| Weily Soong, MD | AllerVie Health / UAB School of Medicine (Clinical Faculty) | Birmingham, AL | Asthma, Food allergies, Atopic dermatitis |
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T. Prescott Atkinson, MD, PhD
UAB Division of Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology / Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsMD/PhD, Emory UniversityFellowship in Allergy & Immunology, National Institutes of HealthFellow of the AAAAIDr. Atkinson is Professor and Director of the Division of Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology at UAB and serves as the Allergy & Immunology Fellowship Program Director. He joined the UAB faculty in 1992 and has been a member of the FDA Pulmonary-Allergy Drug Advisory Committee since 2001, authoring over 70 research articles.
Areas of focus: Pediatric allergy & immunology · Primary immunodeficiency · Asthma · Mycoplasma-related chronic disease
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Weily Soong, MD
AllerVie Health / UAB School of Medicine (Clinical Faculty)
Birmingham, AL
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineMD, University of Alabama School of MedicineFellowship in Allergy & Clinical Immunology, Yale UniversityDr. Soong trained at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and serves as Clinical Associate Professor at UAB and Chief Medical Officer for AllerVie Clinical Research. He has published extensively in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and other peer-reviewed journals.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Food allergies · Atopic dermatitis · Chronic urticaria · Primary immunodeficiency · Allergic march
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Allergy Season in Birmingham
Birmingham sits in a valley that holds pollen close to the ground. Oak, hickory, and sweetgum run March through May, Bermuda grass holds through the summer, and ragweed peaks in September before a first frost that often waits until November.
Bring dates to your appointment. An allergist can narrow the list of suspects much faster when you can say “this started the second week of April” and match it against what was actually in the air.
- Today's pollen count in Birmingham for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Birmingham air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
How We Picked These Birmingham Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across the Birmingham area and selected these 2 on:
- Board certification in Allergy & Immunology (ABAI)
- Hospital and academic affiliations with respected medical centers
- Peer recognition, including Top Doctor awards and professional society roles
- Practice reputation and years treating allergy and asthma patients
- Coverage across the metro, so the list is not all one hospital system
These listings are editorial picks, not paid placements or medical endorsements, and we have no financial relationship with any provider listed. Availability, insurance participation, and credentials change. Verify directly with the practice before booking. This page is for informational purposes and is not medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the best allergists in Birmingham?
Our editors picked 2 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in the Birmingham area: T. Prescott Atkinson, MD, PhD at UAB Division of Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology / Children's of Alabama in Birmingham; Weily Soong, MD at AllerVie Health / UAB School of Medicine (Clinical Faculty) in Birmingham. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Birmingham?
Birmingham sits in a valley that holds pollen close to the ground. Oak, hickory, and sweetgum run March through May, Bermuda grass holds through the summer, and ragweed peaks in September before a first frost that often waits until November.
See today's pollen count in Birmingham →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Birmingham?
That depends on your insurance plan, not your city. Most PPO plans let you book straight with an allergist. HMO plans usually want a referral from your primary care doctor first. Call the practice or your insurer before you book.
How much does an allergist visit cost in Birmingham?
A first visit with a specialist typically runs $150 to $300 without insurance, and skin testing for a panel of environmental allergens usually adds $200 to $1,000 depending on how many allergens are tested. With insurance you pay your specialist copay, though testing is often billed separately. Ask the office for a cost estimate and their billing codes when you book.
What should I bring to my first allergist appointment?
Bring a list of your symptoms and the dates they flared, every medication you take including over-the-counter ones, your insurance card, and any past test results. Stop antihistamines 5 to 7 days before skin testing, since they can blunt the results. Confirm the exact timing with the office.
Check Birmingham pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Birmingham allergists accepting new patients?
That changes month to month, so call the practice to check. These are editorial picks, not paid placements, and we have no financial relationship with any provider listed. Verify current credentials, availability, and insurance participation directly with the office before you book.
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Before You Call
Start a symptom log this week. Note the day, what you felt, and what the pollen count was. Two or three weeks of that turns a vague “my allergies are bad” into something an allergist can work from.
- Check Birmingham pollen levels today
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- Read our allergy guides on symptoms, seasons, and relief