The 3 Best Allergists in Rochester, MN
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Rochester.
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 Minnesota list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Rochester at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 3, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Rochester
- Practices:
- Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases
- Local pollen season:
- Southeast Minnesota runs a short season: tree pollen from late April through May, grass in June, and ragweed from mid-August until the first hard frost, usually in early October.
Compare Rochester Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel A. Park, MD | Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases | Rochester, MN | Food allergy, Drug allergy, Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis |
| Gerald W. Volcheck, MD | Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases | Rochester, MN | Perioperative anaphylaxis, Urticaria and angioedema, Asthma |
| Rohit D. Divekar, MBBS, PhD | Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases | Rochester, MN | Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, Asthma, Chronic urticaria |
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Miguel A. Park, MD
Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases
Rochester, MN
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineAssociate Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceProgram Director, Mayo Clinic Allergy & Immunology Fellowship (Minnesota)Member, American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI Board)Dr. Park is an Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and serves as Program Director for the Mayo Clinic Allergy and Immunology Fellowship in Rochester, a program dating to 1962. He was welcomed to the American Board of Allergy and Immunology board of directors and holds dual board certification in allergy/immunology and internal medicine.
Areas of focus: Food allergy · Drug allergy · Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis · Asthma
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Gerald W. Volcheck, MD
Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases
Rochester, MN
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineFaculty, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceCourse Director, Mayo Clinic Clinical Updates in Allergy and Immunology (CME)Dr. Volcheck is a board-certified allergist and immunologist at Mayo Clinic with more than 20 years of practice and specialized expertise in perioperative anaphylaxis, urticaria, and angioedema. He serves as a Course Director for Mayo Clinic's annual Clinical Updates in Allergy and Immunology continuing medical education conference.
Areas of focus: Perioperative anaphylaxis · Urticaria and angioedema · Asthma · Drug allergy
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Rohit D. Divekar, MBBS, PhD
Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases
Rochester, MN
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineFaculty Researcher, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceCourse Director, Mayo Clinic Clinical Updates in Allergy and Immunology (CME)Dr. Divekar is an allergist-immunologist and research faculty member at Mayo Clinic in Rochester with more than 20 years in practice, holding both an MBBS and a PhD. His NIH-supported research focuses on clinical outcomes in inflammatory airways disorders including chronic rhinosinusitis and asthma, and he serves as co-Course Director for Mayo Clinic's nationally attended allergy CME conference.
Areas of focus: Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis · Asthma · Chronic urticaria · Inflammatory airways disorders
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Allergy Season in Rochester
Southeast Minnesota runs a short season: tree pollen from late April through May, grass in June, and ragweed from mid-August until the first hard frost, usually in early 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 Rochester for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Rochester air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
How We Picked These Rochester Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across southeast Minnesota 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 Rochester?
Our editors picked 3 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in southeast Minnesota: Miguel A. Park, MD at Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases in Rochester; Gerald W. Volcheck, MD at Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases in Rochester; Rohit D. Divekar, MBBS, PhD at Mayo Clinic – Division of Allergic Diseases in Rochester. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Rochester?
Southeast Minnesota runs a short season: tree pollen from late April through May, grass in June, and ragweed from mid-August until the first hard frost, usually in early October.
See today's pollen count in Rochester →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Rochester?
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 Rochester?
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 Rochester pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Rochester 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 Rochester pollen levels today
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- Read our allergy guides on symptoms, seasons, and relief