7 Best Allergists in Chicago

An allergist plays a vital role in a life with food allergies, from the inevitably overwhelming initial diagnosis and annual updates to, hopefully, eventually introducing us to the latest treatments and therapies. We want a doctor who has a skilled medical professional side and who will also handle us with care, even holding our hands when needed.

Spokin is excited to unveil Top Recommended Allergists – this list represents the most recommended allergists from Spokin users. Our inaugural list features the 7 best Chicago-area allergists, and we look forward to bringing you our picks from other cities soon.

See our 2023 guide of the top 10 Chicago allergists for updated rankings, or our Top 100 Allergists Guide for the top rated allergists on the Spokin app nationwide.

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Dr. Christina Ciaccio
University of Chicago Medicine

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Spokin Users Say:
“Dr. Ciaccio is incredibly responsive — I always hear back from her in a timely manner. She is incredibly kind and helpful as well as up to speed on the latest info.”

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Dr. Ciaccio works with children and adults in allergy-immunology at the University of Chicago Medical Center. She is currently building a research program around the influence of prebiotics and probiotics on preventative care strategies. Dr. Ciaccio was the 2013 recipient of the Paul Henson Clinical Scholar Award for research in immunology and inflammation.

📍 5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637  |  📞  (888) 824-0200

Dr. Paul Detjen
Kenilworth Medical Associates

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Spokin Users Say:
“Dr. Detjen always answers our questions (sometimes quite a few) clearly. He gives us as much time as we need to discuss our treatments and expectations. He treats his patients with great care and consideration.”

“Dr. Detjen is so patient.”
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Dr. Detjen is one of the 2 doctors in Illinois (of the 60 in the U.S.) who specialize in Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) for Food Allergy. He has a private practice, Kenilworth Medical, in Kenilworth, IL, and is also affiliated with NorthShore Evanston Hospital and Lurie Children’s.

📍 534 Green Bay Rd., Suite #2 Kenilworth, IL 60043   |  📞  (847) 256-5505

Dr. Aaron Donnell
Chicago Family Asthma & Allergy

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Spokin Users Say:
“Dr. Donnell is very honest and goes the extra mile to answer questions.”

“He is great with my kids and very available.”

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✔️ Caring

Dr. Donnell is co-founder of his Chicago private practice, Chicago Family Asthma and Allergy, and has been seeing children and adults there since it started in 2009. He is board-certified in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and Pediatrics, and he also is on staff at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

📍 2551 N. Clark St, Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60614  |  📞  (773) 388-2322

Dr. Kelly Newhall
Chicago Family Asthma & Allergy 

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Spokin Users Say:
“Dr. Newhall is as amazing with kids as she is with parents of kids with food allergies. When my son was first diagnosed with a milk, egg and soy allergy at 9 months of age, Dr. Newhall’s calm and caring way about her made me feel like everything was going to be okay.”

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Dr. Newhall is an allergy and immunology specialist at Chicago Family Asthma and Allergy. Dr. Newhall has been working in private practice since 2004 and is also currently on staff at Lurie Children’s Hospital and Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital.

📍 2551 N. Clark St, Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60614   |   📞  (773) 388-2322

Dr. Jacqueline Pongracic
Lurie Children’s Hospital

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Spokin Users Say:
“She takes a lot of time with patients to understand all the issues.”

“She is very caring and organized and will greatly help you formulate a plan to live with your food allergies.”

“Very patient.”
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Dr. Pongracic is the head of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Lurie Children’s Hospital and a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. Pongracic has been distinguished as one of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors for five consecutive years.

    📍 225 E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611    |   📞  (800) 543-7362

Dr. Alan Resnick
Associated Allergy and Asthma Specialists

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Spokin Users Say:
“Caring, wonderful with kids. Focuses on living life with allergies and not restricting yourself more than necessary.”

“Knowledgable, conservative yet action oriented.”

✔️ Knowledgeable

✔️ Caring

✔️ Experienced

Dr. Resnick has over 30 years of experience in allergy and immunology treatment. Dr. Resnick currently works for Associated Allergy and Asthma Specialists in Highland Park and has been recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

📍 1849 Green Bay Rd Highland Park, IL 60035  |  📞 (847) 433-7660

Dr. Rachel E. Story
NorthShore Medical Group

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Spokin Users Say:

“Knowledgable and excellent bedside manner. Great with kids.”

“She is down to earth & easy to relate to. Kids love her. She is aggressive, but in an informed way.”

✔️ Experienced  

✔️ Caring 

✔️ Optimistic     

Dr. Story is an allergist and immunologist at NorthShore Medical Group and is on faculty at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where she specializes in pediatric and adult allergic disorders. Dr. Story has 20 years of experience and was recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly Top Doctors in 2014.

📍 2050 Pfingsten Rd # 320 Glenview, IL 60026  |  📞  (847) 998-4170

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