The 2 Best Allergists in Huntington, WV
Board-certified allergy & asthma specialists practicing in Huntington and Barboursville.
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 West Virginia list based on board certification, hospital and academic affiliations, and peer recognition.
Allergists in Huntington at a Glance
- Specialists listed:
- 2, all board-certified in Allergy & Immunology
- Areas covered:
- Huntington and Barboursville
- Practices:
- Marshall Health, Shepherd Allergy
- Local pollen season:
- The Ohio River Valley holds pollen and mold close to the ground here. Tree pollen peaks in April with oak and maple, grass in late May and June, and ragweed from mid-August into October.
Compare Huntington Allergists
| Allergist | Practice | Location | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Hogan, MD | Marshall Health / Marshall University School of Medicine | Huntington, WV | Pediatric allergy, Asthma, Food allergies |
| Meagan W. Shepherd, MD | Shepherd Allergy | Barboursville, WV | Adult and pediatric allergy, Asthma, Immunotherapy (ILIT, OMIT, SLIT, SCIT) |
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Mary Beth Hogan, MD
Marshall Health / Marshall University School of Medicine
Huntington, WV
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyBoard-certified in PediatricsProfessor, Department of Pediatrics, Marshall UniversityFellow of the AAAAI (FAAAAI)Fellow of the ACAAI (FACAAI)Dr. Mary Beth Hogan is a Full Professor of Pediatrics at Marshall University School of Medicine and a board-certified pediatric allergist/immunologist with over 20 years of practice in Huntington. She trained at the University of Cincinnati, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and was named a 2021 Top Allergist by Top Doctors West Virginia Magazine. She is a Fellow of both the AAAAI and ACAAI.
Areas of focus: Pediatric allergy · Asthma · Food allergies · Anaphylaxis · Atopic dermatitis
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Meagan W. Shepherd, MD
Shepherd Allergy
Barboursville, WV
Board-certified in Allergy & ImmunologyDiplomate, American Board of Allergy and ImmunologyFormer Associate Professor, Marshall University School of MedicineDr. Meagan Shepherd earned her medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine and completed her fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Allergy & Immunology at The Ohio State University and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Before founding her independent practice Shepherd Allergy in Barboursville, she served as a tenured Associate Professor at Marshall University, where she helped lead the Internal Medicine–Pediatrics and Pediatrics residency programs.
Areas of focus: Adult and pediatric allergy · Asthma · Immunotherapy (ILIT, OMIT, SLIT, SCIT) · Immunodeficiency
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Allergy Season in Huntington
The Ohio River Valley holds pollen and mold close to the ground here. Tree pollen peaks in April with oak and maple, grass in late May and June, and ragweed 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 Huntington for tree, grass, and weed levels plus a 5-day forecast
- Huntington air quality for ozone and particle pollution, which make pollen symptoms worse
How We Picked These Huntington Allergists
Our editorial team reviewed allergy and immunology specialists practicing across the Huntington-Ashland area 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 Huntington?
Our editors picked 2 board-certified allergist-immunologists practicing in the Huntington-Ashland area: Mary Beth Hogan, MD at Marshall Health / Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington; Meagan W. Shepherd, MD at Shepherd Allergy in Barboursville. All are board-certified in Allergy & Immunology.
When is allergy season in Huntington?
The Ohio River Valley holds pollen and mold close to the ground here. Tree pollen peaks in April with oak and maple, grass in late May and June, and ragweed from mid-August into October.
See today's pollen count in Huntington →Do I need a referral to see an allergist in Huntington?
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 Huntington?
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 Huntington pollen levels to match your flare dates →Are these Huntington 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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