The 2 Best Allergists in Miami, FL
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Miami.
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 Florida list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Miami at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 2, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Miami
- Practices:
- University of Miami Health System, Lamas Allergy & Immunology
- Local pollen season:
- South Florida has no off-season. Oak and Australian pine peak from December through April, Bahia and Bermuda grass run year-round, and summer humidity keeps mold counts high for months.
Compare Miami Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary I. Kleiner, MD, PhD | University of Miami Health System / UHealth | Miami, FL | Pediatric food allergy, Primary immune deficiency, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation |
| Ana M. Lamas, MD | Lamas Allergy & Immunology | Miami, FL | Adult allergy and immunology, Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, Clinical 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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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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Allergy Season in Miami
South Florida has no off-season. Oak and Australian pine peak from December through April, Bahia and Bermuda grass run year-round, and summer humidity keeps mold counts high for months.
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 Miami for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Miami air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
How We Picked These Miami Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across South Florida 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 Miami?
Our editors picked 2 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in South Florida: Gary I. Kleiner, MD, PhD at University of Miami Health System / UHealth in Miami; Ana M. Lamas, MD at Lamas Allergy & Immunology in Miami. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Miami?
South Florida has no off-season. Oak and Australian pine peak from December through April, Bahia and Bermuda grass run year-round, and summer humidity keeps mold counts high for months.
See today's pollen count in Miami →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Miami?
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 Miami?
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 Miami pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Miami 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.
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