The 5 Best Allergists in Florida
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists in Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville.
If over-the-counter antihistamines aren't cutting it anymore, a board-certified allergist-immunologist can pinpoint exactly what you're reacting to and build a treatment plan — including immunotherapy that can reduce your sensitivity for good. Our editors researched allergists across Florida and curated the five standouts below based on board certification, affiliations, peer recognition, and patient reputation. Before your visit, check today's pollen levels in Florida so you can tell your doctor what was in the air when your symptoms flared.
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Richard F. Lockey, MD
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of Tampa Bay / USF Health
Tampa, FL
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineFellow of the AAAAI (FAAAAI)Joy McCann Culverhouse Chair and Director of Allergy and Immunology, University of South FloridaPast President, World Allergy Organization (2010–2012)Past President, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and ImmunologyDr. Lockey is the Joy McCann Culverhouse Chair and Director of Allergy and Immunology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and Chief of Allergy and Immunology at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. He founded Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of Tampa Bay in 1973, served as President of the World Allergy Organization, and has published in the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA over a career spanning more than 50 years.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Allergic rhinitis · Immunotherapy · Clinical research · Complex allergy and immunology
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Gary I. Kleiner, MD, PhD
University of Miami Health System / UHealth
Miami, FL
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsAssociate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Miami Miller School of MedicineDirector, Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of MiamiDirector, FARE Food Allergy Center of Excellence, University of MiamiDirector, NIH Primary Immune Deficiency Transplant ProgramDr. Kleiner is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he leads the Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic and Research Center and the FARE Food Allergy Center of Excellence. He earned his MD/PhD at SUNY Downstate and completed specialized training at Duke University in pediatric stem cell transplantation, and serves as Principal Investigator on NIH-funded immune deficiency and food allergy trials.
Areas of focus: Pediatric food allergy · Primary immune deficiency · Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation · Clinical trials
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Arveen K. Bhasin, MD
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineFellowship trained at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, RochesterMember, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)Dr. Bhasin is a board-certified allergist-immunologist at Mayo Clinic Florida in Jacksonville, where she has practiced for more than 20 years. She completed her fellowship in allergy and immunology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester and her internal medicine residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, bringing subspecialty depth to Mayo's comprehensive multidisciplinary programs.
Areas of focus: Environmental allergies · Asthma · Drug allergy · Immunotherapy · Internal medicine
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Ana M. Lamas, MD
Lamas Allergy & Immunology
Miami, FL
Board-certified in Allergy & Immunology (with recertifications)Board-certified in Internal MedicineFormer Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Miami School of MedicineFormer Director, Adult Allergy and Immunology Clinic, University of MiamiDr. Lamas earned her BA from Harvard-Radcliffe, her MD from Yale School of Medicine, and completed her allergy fellowship at Johns Hopkins, where she received the Young Investigator Award from the AAAAI. After serving as Assistant Professor and director of the Adult Allergy Clinic at the University of Miami, she established her own practice and is recognized as one of very few board-certified allergist-immunologists in South Florida to supervise intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in the office setting.
Areas of focus: Adult allergy and immunology · Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy · Clinical immunology · Food and drug allergies
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Thomas A. Lupoli, DO
Allergy & Asthma Specialists of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyPast President, Florida Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society (FAAIS)Past Section Chief of Allergy & Immunology, Baptist Medical Center-JacksonvillePast Section Chief of Allergy & Immunology, St. Vincent's Medical Center-RiversideMember, AAAAIMember, ACAAIDr. Lupoli is a board-certified allergist-immunologist and past President of the Florida Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society, where he led statewide advocacy for allergy care standards. Fellowship-trained at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and with residency training at the University of South Florida (Moffitt Cancer Center and Tampa General Hospital), he has served as Section Chief of Allergy & Immunology at two major Jacksonville hospital systems.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Allergic rhinitis · Food allergies · Drug allergy · Immunotherapy
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How we chose the best allergists in Florida
Our editorial team researched allergy and immunology specialists practicing across Florida and selected these five based 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 of experience treating allergy and asthma patients
- Geographic spread across Florida's major metro areas
These listings are editorial picks, not paid placements or medical endorsements, and we have no financial relationship with any provider listed. Physician availability, insurance participation, and credentials change — always verify directly with the practice before booking. This page is for informational purposes and is not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good allergist in Florida?
Look for board certification in Allergy & Immunology, hospital or academic affiliations, and an established practice. Every allergist on this list was vetted against those criteria.
Do I need a referral?
It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. Most PPO plans let you book directly; HMO plans usually require a referral from your primary care physician.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
A list of your symptoms and when they occur, your current medications, your insurance card, and any relevant medical records. A symptom diary matched against local pollen counts is especially useful for diagnosing seasonal allergies.
Track Florida pollen before your visit
Allergists can diagnose you faster when you know which days your symptoms flared and what was in the air. MyPollenPal tracks daily tree, grass, and weed pollen levels for cities across Florida.