Immunologist in NYC

Looking for an immunologist in New York City? Dr. Arthur Lubitz is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology and has treated New Yorkers' allergy and immune conditions for more than 35 years, from his office in Midtown Manhattan near Columbus Circle.

Allergy and immunology is one medical specialty. An allergist-immunologist is the doctor who diagnoses and treats problems where the immune system overreacts, such as allergies, asthma and hives. Dr. Lubitz sees adults 18 and older.

What an allergist-immunologist treats

• Allergies to pollen, dust mites, pets and mold, seasonal or year-round. See allergic rhinitis and seasonal allergies.
• Asthma, including severe asthma treated with biologic injections. See treating asthma.
• Chronic hives and swelling. See chronic hives.
• Food allergies. See food allergy testing.
• Medication allergies, including penicillin allergy testing. See drug allergies.
• Insect sting allergies. See insect stings and bites.
• Eczema linked to allergies.
• Infections that keep coming back. Frequent sinus, ear or chest infections can sometimes point to a problem with the immune system. Dr. Lubitz can review your history and order blood tests when that's a concern.

About Dr. Lubitz

• Board-certified in Allergy and Immunology and in Internal Medicine
• Fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Long Island College Hospital
• Clinical Instructor, Department of Medicine, NYU Langone; affiliated with Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Lenox Hill Hospital
• In private practice in Manhattan since 1985; 2021 SuperDoctors Award winner

Read Dr. Lubitz's full background.

What to expect at your first visit

1. A conversation and exam about your symptoms, past reactions, medicines and your home and work environment.
2. Testing in the office when it helps: allergy skin testing with results the same visit, and a breathing test for asthma.
3. A treatment plan, which may include prescription medicines, allergy shots or drops, or biologics.

Antihistamines can affect skin testing. See your first visit for which medicines to pause beforehand, and keep taking any medicine you need.

Office, hours and insurance

244 West 54th Street, Suite 600, New York, NY 10019, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, a short walk from Columbus Circle, Times Square and Carnegie Hall. Directions and subway lines.

Hours: Mon and Wed 8:00am–5:00pm · Tue 9:00am–5:00pm · Thu 8:30am–5:00pm · Fri 9:00am–3:00pm.

Insurance: most major plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Oxford, UnitedHealthcare and Medicare. See the insurance guide or call (212) 247-7447 to check your plan.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you have severe or worsening symptoms, contact your doctor or call 911.