The 2 Best Allergists in Cleveland, OH
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Cleveland.
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 Ohio list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Cleveland at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 2, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Cleveland
- Practices:
- Cleveland Clinic – Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Cleveland Clinic – Food Allergy Center of Excellence (FACE)
- Local pollen season:
- Northeast Ohio tree pollen peaks in late April and May with oak, maple, and birch. Grass follows in June, and ragweed runs from mid-August to the first frost in late October. Lake Erie breezes can hold pollen over the city into the evening.
Compare Cleveland Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| David M. Lang, MD | Cleveland Clinic – Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | Cleveland, OH | Asthma, Drug allergy, Anaphylaxis |
| Sandra J. Hong, MD | Cleveland Clinic – Food Allergy Center of Excellence (FACE) | Cleveland, OH | Food allergy, Oral immunotherapy, Pediatric allergy |
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David M. Lang, MD
Cleveland Clinic – Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Cleveland, OH
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyFellow of the AAAAI (FAAAAI)Fellow of the ACAAI (FACAAI)Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP)Dr. Lang served as Chair of the Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Cleveland Clinic from 2002 to 2022 and is a Past President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (2019). He is Emeritus Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and co-chaired the AAAAI Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters for nearly two decades.
Areas of focus: Asthma · Drug allergy · Anaphylaxis · Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease
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Sandra J. Hong, MD
Cleveland Clinic – Food Allergy Center of Excellence (FACE)
Cleveland, OH
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in Internal MedicineDr. Hong currently chairs the Department of Allergy and Immunology at Cleveland Clinic and serves as Medical Director of its Food Allergy Center of Excellence, one of the most complete food allergy programs in the Midwest. She completed her allergy-immunology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and has contributed multiple peer-reviewed publications on oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy.
Areas of focus: Food allergy · Oral immunotherapy · Pediatric allergy · Penicillin allergy
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Allergy Season in Cleveland
Northeast Ohio tree pollen peaks in late April and May with oak, maple, and birch. Grass follows in June, and ragweed runs from mid-August to the first frost in late October. Lake Erie breezes can hold pollen over the city into the evening.
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 Cleveland for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Cleveland air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
How We Picked These Cleveland Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across northeast Ohio 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 Cleveland?
Our editors picked 2 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in northeast Ohio: David M. Lang, MD at Cleveland Clinic – Department of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in Cleveland; Sandra J. Hong, MD at Cleveland Clinic – Food Allergy Center of Excellence (FACE) in Cleveland. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Cleveland?
Northeast Ohio tree pollen peaks in late April and May with oak, maple, and birch. Grass follows in June, and ragweed runs from mid-August to the first frost in late October. Lake Erie breezes can hold pollen over the city into the evening.
See today's pollen count in Cleveland →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Cleveland?
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 Cleveland?
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 Cleveland pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Cleveland 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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