The 5 Best Allergists in Little Rock, AR
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Little Rock.
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 5 specialists below from the wider Arkansas list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Little Rock at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 5, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Little Rock
- Practices:
- UAMS, Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic, CommonSpirit Health, Arkansas Otolaryngology Center
- Local pollen season:
- Cedar and elm start in January, oak and hickory peak in April, and Bermuda grass runs all summer. Ragweed from late August through October is the worst stretch, and the Arkansas River valley holds it in place on still days.
Compare Little Rock Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert D. Pesek, MD | UAMS / Arkansas Children's Hospital | Little Rock, AR | Pediatric asthma, Food allergy, Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders |
| Joshua L. Kennedy, MD | UAMS / Arkansas Children's Hospital | Little Rock, AR | Asthma, Rhinovirus-asthma interactions, Food allergy |
| Ashley N. Stoner, MD | Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic | Little Rock, AR | Pediatric and adult allergy, Food allergy, Drug allergy |
| Teresa R. Jeffers, MD | CommonSpirit Health / Private Practice | Little Rock, AR | Asthma, Environmental allergies, Allergic rhinitis |
| Meredith A. Dilley, MD | Arkansas Otolaryngology Center / Little Rock Allergy | Little Rock, AR | Pediatric and adult allergy, Food allergy, Environmental allergy |
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Robert D. Pesek, MD
UAMS / Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsMD, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesFellowship in Allergy & Immunology, University of South FloridaProfessor of Pediatrics, UAMSChief of Allergy & Immunology, UAMSFellowship Program Director, UAMS Pediatric Allergy & ImmunologyDr. Pesek is Chief of Allergy and Immunology and Fellowship Director at UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital, where he has been on faculty since 2011. His research focuses on asthma, food allergies, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders.
Areas of focus: Pediatric asthma · Food allergy · Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders · Primary immunodeficiency
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Joshua L. Kennedy, MD
UAMS / Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineBoard-certified in PediatricsMD, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesFellowship in Allergy & Immunology, University of VirginiaAssociate Professor, UAMSAssociate Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Science Research, UAMS Department of PediatricsDr. Kennedy is an Associate Professor at UAMS and a researcher at the Arkansas Children's Research Institute, with a particular focus on how rhinovirus infections interact with allergic disease and asthma. He is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Allergy-Immunology.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Rhinovirus-asthma interactions · Food allergy · Atopic dermatitis · Primary immunodeficiency
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Ashley N. Stoner, MD
Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic
Little Rock, AR
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyMD, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency in Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's HospitalFellowship in Allergy & Immunology, University of IowaDr. Stoner is a native Arkansan who completed her pediatric residency at Arkansas Children's Hospital and her allergy and immunology fellowship at the University of Iowa. She practices at Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic, with multiple locations across Arkansas, treating the full range of allergic and immunologic disorders.
Areas of focus: Pediatric and adult allergy · Food allergy · Drug allergy · Asthma · Immunodeficiency
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Teresa R. Jeffers, MD
CommonSpirit Health / Private Practice
Little Rock, AR
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyMD, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency in Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesFellowship in Allergy & Immunology, SSM Health / Saint Louis University School of MedicineDr. Jeffers completed her fellowship at Saint Louis University and has practiced allergy and immunology in Little Rock for over 20 years. She is affiliated with Saint Bernards Medical Center and White River Medical Center and specializes in asthma and environmental allergies.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Environmental allergies · Allergic rhinitis · Adult allergy & immunology
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Meredith A. Dilley, MD
Arkansas Otolaryngology Center / Little Rock Allergy
Little Rock, AR
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsMD, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency in Pediatrics, Arkansas Children's HospitalFellowship in Allergy & Immunology, Boston Children's HospitalDr. Dilley completed her allergy and immunology fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital and now practices in Little Rock at the Arkansas Otolaryngology Center's allergy clinic. She is trained in both pediatric and adult allergy and immunology and sees patients of all ages.
Areas of focus: Pediatric and adult allergy · Food allergy · Environmental allergy · Asthma
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Allergy Season in Little Rock
Cedar and elm start in January, oak and hickory peak in April, and Bermuda grass runs all summer. Ragweed from late August through October is the worst stretch, and the Arkansas River valley holds it in place on still days.
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 Little Rock for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Little Rock air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
How We Picked These Little Rock Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across central Arkansas and selected these 5 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 Little Rock?
Our editors picked 5 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in central Arkansas: Robert D. Pesek, MD at UAMS / Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock; Joshua L. Kennedy, MD at UAMS / Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock; Ashley N. Stoner, MD at Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic in Little Rock; Teresa R. Jeffers, MD at CommonSpirit Health / Private Practice in Little Rock; Meredith A. Dilley, MD at Arkansas Otolaryngology Center / Little Rock Allergy in Little Rock. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Little Rock?
Cedar and elm start in January, oak and hickory peak in April, and Bermuda grass runs all summer. Ragweed from late August through October is the worst stretch, and the Arkansas River valley holds it in place on still days.
See today's pollen count in Little Rock →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Little Rock?
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 Little Rock?
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 Little Rock pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Little Rock 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 Little Rock pollen levels today
- See all Arkansas allergists
- Read our allergy guides on symptoms, seasons, and relief