Food Allergy Center

The Food Allergy Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the only pediatric program nationally recognized for its expertise in diagnosing and treating all four types of food allergies. Our team is developing new diagnostic tools and novel therapies with the goal of successfully treating — and in some cases curing — all food allergies.

Learning to Live With Food Allergies: Dominic's Story

Why Choose Us?

The Food Allergy Center has one of the largest and most accomplished teams of pediatric food allergy experts in the world, and we are pioneering research for future breakthroughs.

Our Team

Our team is led by Jonathan M. Spergel, MD, PhD, Terri F. Brown-Whitehorn, MD, and Megan O. Lewis, MSN, CRNP. Along with a multidisciplinary team, we work to diagnose patients, provide second opinions, and develop customized treatment plans for children with all types of food allergies and intolerances.


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