A is also for… Allergist
May 21, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Yesterday, A was for anesthesiologist . Today it’s for allergist.
An allergist is also called an immunologist and this may be a more appropriate term if they treat more than just allergies. After getting a medical degree and medical training, a doctor who wants to be an immunologist goes on to study for another few years.
What does an allergist/immunologist do?
Allergists are trained to prevent, diagnose, and manage allergies. This includes trying to discover what exactly you’re allergic to, and this isn’t always easy.




