allergist

American  

[al-er-jist] / ˈæl ər dʒɪst /

noun

1. a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.

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allergist British  

/ ˈælədʒɪst /

noun

1. a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions caused by allergy

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Etymology

Origin of allergist

First recorded in 1930–35; allerg(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

“What I was surprised by was the magnitude of the results,” said Dr. David Hill, an attending allergist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and senior author of the study.

From Los Angeles Times

Devised by American paediatric allergist Benjamin Feingold, the diet is extremely restrictive.

From Salon

“There’s nothing I can afford,” said Dr. Barba, an allergist who has been working 100 hours overtime every month to save up a nest egg.

From New York Times

“This season has been so nuts,” said Shah, an allergist and director of the Loyola Medicine Allergy Count.

From Seattle Times

Ultimately, the trial highlights an alternative that allergists should now consider for patients who cannot safely undertake oral immunotherapy.

From Science Daily