A specialist in immunology.
One who practices the medical specialty of immunology; who diagnoses and treats patients who have autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency diseases, cancer, or are undergoing transplantation of organs, bone marrow, or stem cells.
A physician trained in the medical specialty of the immune system’s normal functions and possible disorders. An immunologist diagnoses, manages, and treats conditions and diseases related to the immune system. This physician has completed training to become an internist or pediatrician and has then completed at least two additional years of study and training, called a fellowship, in the medical specialty known as immunology. Immunologists can then take an examination from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) to become ABAI certified. Many immunologists manage and treat allergic diseases and may be referred to as allergists.
An individual whose special training and experience is in immunology.