About the practice
Dedicated to thoughtful, allergy-forward care
Dr. Michael J. Waickman leads with allergy and clinical immunology expertise, caring for adults and children with clear, pragmatic plans.
Patients value the time Dr. Waickman spends listening and explaining options. Expect a collaborative approach that prioritizes prevention, clear follow-up, and transparency about diagnostics and treatments.
The practice pioneered sublingual immunotherapy in the region. This drop-based desensitization remains available as a cash-only option alongside other allergy and respiratory care offerings.
About Dr. Waickman
- Education: Holy Cross College (BA), Case Western Reserve University (MD).
- Training: Internal Medicine Residency and Allergy & Clinical Immunology Fellowship at University of Rochester (Strong Memorial Hospital).
- Board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and of the American Board of Internal Medicine.
- Hospital privileges at Akron General and Summa; former Chair, Akron General Continuing Medical Education Committee.
- Community recognition: Top Allergy Doctor awards; Best Allergy Clinic (Akron Beacon Journal Community Choice Awards, 2024).
What patients can expect
- Respectful, unhurried visits with straightforward explanations.
- Preventive focus within allergy and respiratory care, with clear follow-up.
- Allergy care that integrates testing, avoidance strategies, and immunotherapy options.
History
Serving Akron/Fairlawn for over 50 years
1973
Practice founded in Akron/Fairlawn with a focus on attentive medical care.
1980s
Among the first local clinics to offer sublingual immunotherapy for allergy treatment (drops under the tongue).
Today
Continuing the tradition with evidence-based allergy and clinical immunology care.
Philosophy
Allergy and Clinical Immunology first, with comprehensive medical care
Clear communication and shared decision-making are central to the practice.
Allergy & clinical immunology focus
Testing and management for environmental allergies (e.g. molds, dust, animal danders, pollens, seasonal symptoms, and foods), asthma and respiratory conditions, and tailored immunotherapy options, including sublingual immunotherapy.
Clinical immunology expertise
Dr. Waickman has decades of experience caring for patients with immune deficiency syndromes and complex immunologic conditions, providing specialized evaluation and treatment plans.