1. a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating allergies

Examples

• The allergist performed skin tests to identify what was causing her reactions.
• My doctor referred me to an allergist after I had several severe allergic episodes.
• The allergist recommended avoiding certain foods and prescribed an inhaler.
• She decided to become an allergist after struggling with her own food allergies.
• The allergist’s office was filled with patients seeking relief from seasonal symptoms.
• Our family allergist helped us create an action plan for my son’s peanut allergy.