The 4 Best Allergists in Raleigh, NC
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Chapel Hill and Durham.
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 4 specialists below from the wider North Carolina list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Raleigh at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 4, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Chapel Hill and Durham
- Practices:
- UNC Health, Duke Health – Duke Asthma, Allergy and Airway Center, Duke Health – Duke Children's Allergy and Immunology
- Local pollen season:
- Pine coats the Triangle in yellow in late March and April, but oak, birch, and hickory drive most symptoms. Grass peaks in May, and ragweed runs from mid-August into October.
Compare Raleigh Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Wesley Burks, MD | UNC Health / UNC Children's | Chapel Hill, NC | Food allergy, Pediatric allergy, Oral immunotherapy |
| David B. Peden, MD, MS | UNC Health / UNC Children's | Chapel Hill, NC | Asthma, Environmental health, Pediatric allergy |
| Amy P. Stallings, MD | Duke Health – Duke Asthma, Allergy and Airway Center | Durham, NC | Pediatric allergy, Asthma, Food allergies |
| Talal I. Mousallem, MD | Duke Health – Duke Children's Allergy and Immunology | Durham, NC | Primary immunodeficiency, Pediatric allergy, Food allergies |
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A. Wesley Burks, MD
UNC Health / UNC Children's
Chapel Hill, NC
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsFellow of the AAAAI (FAAAAI)Dr. Burks is the Dean of the UNC School of Medicine, CEO of UNC Health, and Curnen Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at UNC Chapel Hill. He is an internationally recognized authority on food allergy who led the first peanut oral immunotherapy trials in the United States, work that directly culminated in the FDA approval of Palforzia in 2020.
Areas of focus: Food allergy · Pediatric allergy · Oral immunotherapy · Peanut allergy
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David B. Peden, MD, MS
UNC Health / UNC Children's
Chapel Hill, NC
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsBoard-certified in Clinical Laboratory ImmunologyFellow of the AAAAI (FAAAAI)Dr. Peden is the Andrews Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics and Senior Associate Dean for Translational Research at UNC Chapel Hill, as well as director of the Center for Environmental Medicine, Asthma and Lung Biology. He served as President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) from 2017 to 2018.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Environmental health · Pediatric allergy · Air pollution and respiratory disease
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Amy P. Stallings, MD
Duke Health – Duke Asthma, Allergy and Airway Center
Durham, NC
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyDr. Stallings is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in Allergy and Immunology at Duke University School of Medicine and serves as director of Duke's Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Training Program. She received her medical degree from Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and completed her allergy-immunology fellowship at the University of Virginia.
Areas of focus: Pediatric allergy · Asthma · Food allergies · Immunotherapy
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Talal I. Mousallem, MD
Duke Health – Duke Children's Allergy and Immunology
Durham, NC
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyFellow of the AAAAI (FAAAAI)Dr. Mousallem is a pediatric allergist-immunologist at Duke Children's Health Center who completed both his residency and fellowship in allergy and immunology at Duke University Hospital. His research focuses on identifying the genetic causes of primary immunodeficiency diseases using next-generation sequencing technology in patients with undiagnosed molecular defects.
Areas of focus: Primary immunodeficiency · Pediatric allergy · Food allergies · Genetic immunology
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Allergy Season in Raleigh
Pine coats the Triangle in yellow in late March and April, but oak, birch, and hickory drive most symptoms. Grass peaks in May, and ragweed runs from mid-August into 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 Raleigh for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Raleigh air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
Source: University of Georgia CAES. “Don’t Blame Pine Trees for Springtime Sneezes.” fieldreport.caes.uga.edu
How We Picked These Raleigh Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across the Research Triangle and selected these 4 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 Raleigh?
Our editors picked 4 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in the Research Triangle: A. Wesley Burks, MD at UNC Health / UNC Children's in Chapel Hill; David B. Peden, MD, MS at UNC Health / UNC Children's in Chapel Hill; Amy P. Stallings, MD at Duke Health – Duke Asthma, Allergy and Airway Center in Durham; Talal I. Mousallem, MD at Duke Health – Duke Children's Allergy and Immunology in Durham. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Raleigh?
Pine coats the Triangle in yellow in late March and April, but oak, birch, and hickory drive most symptoms. Grass peaks in May, and ragweed runs from mid-August into October.
See today's pollen count in Raleigh →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Raleigh?
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 Raleigh?
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 Raleigh pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Raleigh 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 Raleigh pollen levels today
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- Read our allergy guides on symptoms, seasons, and relief