The 3 Best Allergists in Stamford, CT
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Norwalk, Stamford, and Darien.
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 3 specialists below from the wider Connecticut list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Stamford at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 3, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Norwalk, Stamford, and Darien
- Practices:
- Yale Medicine, Stamford Health Allergy & Immunology, Advanced Allergy
- Local pollen season:
- Fairfield County runs on the New York calendar: oak and birch through April, grass in late May and June, and ragweed from mid-August to the first hard frost in late October.
Compare Stamford Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary K. Soffer, MD, FAAP | Yale Medicine / Yale New Haven Hospital | Norwalk, CT | Pediatric allergy, Food allergies, Asthma |
| Paul S. Lindner, MD | Stamford Health Allergy & Immunology | Stamford, CT | Asthma, Food allergies, Environmental allergies |
| Denis A. Bouboulis, MD | Advanced Allergy | Darien, CT | Asthma, Allergic rhinitis, Food allergies |
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Gary K. Soffer, MD, FAAP
Yale Medicine / Yale New Haven Hospital
Norwalk, CT
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsFellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)Assistant Professor, Yale School of MedicineConnecticut Magazine Top Doctor (Castle Connolly)Dr. Soffer is an Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine and a pediatric allergist-immunologist seeing patients in Norwalk and Greenwich. Fellowship-trained at Children's Hospital at Montefiore/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he also completed an Integrative Medicine fellowship at the University of Arizona and is nationally recognized for his work at the intersection of integrative medicine and allergy/immunology.
Areas of focus: Pediatric allergy · Food allergies · Asthma · Integrative medicine and allergy
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Paul S. Lindner, MD
Stamford Health Allergy & Immunology
Stamford, CT
Board-certified in Adult and Pediatric Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineDirector of Allergy & Immunology, Stamford HospitalAssistant Professor of Medicine, Columbia UniversityCastle Connolly Top DoctorConnecticut Magazine Top DoctorNew York Magazine Best DoctorsDr. Lindner is Director of Allergy & Immunology at Stamford Hospital and holds an Assistant Professor appointment at Columbia University. With more than 32 years of practice experience, he has been consistently recognized by Connecticut Magazine, New York Magazine, and Castle Connolly as a top doctor in allergy and immunology.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Food allergies · Environmental allergies · Immunotherapy · Pediatric and adult allergy
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Denis A. Bouboulis, MD
Advanced Allergy
Darien, CT
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyMember, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)Member, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)Castle Connolly Top DoctorConnecticut Magazine Top DoctorNew York Magazine Best DoctorsDr. Bouboulis is a board-certified allergist-immunologist licensed in Connecticut and New York, practicing at Advanced Allergy in Darien. He is a member of both the ACAAI and AAAAI and has been named a Top Doctor by Connecticut Magazine, New York Magazine, and Castle Connolly, reflecting sustained peer recognition across southern Connecticut.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Allergic rhinitis · Food allergies · Immunotherapy · Pediatric and adult allergy
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Allergy Season in Stamford
Fairfield County runs on the New York calendar: oak and birch through April, grass in late May and June, and ragweed from mid-August to the first hard frost in late October.
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 Stamford for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Stamford air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
How We Picked These Stamford Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across Fairfield County and selected these 3 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 Stamford?
Our editors picked 3 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in Fairfield County: Gary K. Soffer, MD, FAAP at Yale Medicine / Yale New Haven Hospital in Norwalk; Paul S. Lindner, MD at Stamford Health Allergy & Immunology in Stamford; Denis A. Bouboulis, MD at Advanced Allergy in Darien. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Stamford?
Fairfield County runs on the New York calendar: oak and birch through April, grass in late May and June, and ragweed from mid-August to the first hard frost in late October.
See today's pollen count in Stamford →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Stamford?
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 Stamford?
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 Stamford pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Stamford 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 Stamford pollen levels today
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