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Zachary E. Rubin, MD

Double Board-Certified Pediatrician

Allergy and Immunology

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Zachary E. Rubin is a double board-certified pediatrician specializing in allergy treatment and immunology. He grew up in Naperville and is excited to be practicing medicine in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Education & Training

  • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Internship & Residency Training: Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine in
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Fellowship Training: Pediatric and Adult Allergy and Immunology, Washington University
    School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Allergy and Immunology
  • American Board of Pediatrics

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Illinois State Medical Society
  • DuPage County Medical Society

Research Publications in Allergy & Immunology

  • Rubin, Zachary E., et al. Siblings with a novel MED12 variant and Ohdo syndrome with immune defects. Clinical Genetics. July 26, 2020.
  • Rubin, Zachary E., et al. Seafood Graded Oral Food Challenge Outcomes in a Pediatric Tertiary
    Care Center. World Allergy Organization Journal. May 13(5) 2020.
  • Rubin Zachary E., et al. Prevalence and Outcomes of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases in
    Hospitalized Children in the United States. J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. Pract. Sep – Oct 6(5) 2018.

Media Appearances


  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg regarding using zinc with colds
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Joan Esposito on AM 820 regarding the state of healthcare in 2025
  • Dr. Rubin is quoted in the Washington Post regarding rising influenza cases
  • Dr. Rubin is featured in the New York Post regarding how to correctly blow your nose
  • Dr. Rubin is featured in the Daily Mail regarding how to correctly blow your nose
  • Dr. Rubin is featured in Your Tango regarding challenges with health insurance
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with ABC7 Bay Area regarding the safety concerns surrounding raw milk
  • Dr. Rubin is featured in MedPage Today regarding lactation anaphylaxis
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Healio regarding the FDA's decision to remove oral phenylephrine from the market
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with the Today Show regarding tips for managing fall allergies
  • Dr. Rubin writes an article about Neffy for MedPage Today
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Self regarding Skeeter syndrome
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Scripps News regarding food sensitivity testing
  • Dr. Rubin is quoted in MedPage Today regarding lactation anaphylaxis
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with The Washington Post regarding at home food allergy/sensitivity testing
  • Dr. Rubin was featured in KFF Health News Minute on May 16, 2024 regarding acrylate allergy
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg regarding traveling with food allergies safely
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with the Chicago Sun Times regarding health misinformation on social media
  • Dr. Rubin is featured in the Daily Mail regarding cat allergy food
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Allergic Living regarding Teva's decision to discontinue its digital inhalers
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with ABC-7 News in studio regarding spring pollen allergy season
  • Dr. Rubin is named the most influential allergist on Tiktok by Medical Marketing & Media
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to Healio regarding the new FDA approval for omalizumab to treat food allergies
  • Dr. Rubin is quoted in the Today Show regarding concerns surrounding a controversial Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial and food allergies 
  • Dr. Rubin publishes in MedPage Today an editorial about why a popular asthma inhaler is discontinued in 2024
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with ABC-7 News regarding the subzero temperatures
  • Dr. Rubin is quoted in the Washington Post regarding allergic rhinitis
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg about oral allergy syndrome (January 2024)
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg about oral allergy syndrome (November 2023)
  • Dr. Rubin was interviewed on Inside Edition regarding Christmas Tree Syndrome
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with VeryWell Health regarding peanut allergy toothpaste
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Livestrong.com regarding sleeping with windows open and allergies
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with USA Today regarding Christmas Tree Syndrome
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with USA Today regarding the health risks of keeping old pillows
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Consumer Reports regarding sinusitis treatments
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Chicago Health Magazine regarding why allergies are getting worse each year
  • Dr. Rubin talks with Care.com regarding food allergies in babies
  • Dr. Rubin talks to NBC News regarding the surprising news that the FDA rejected the first needle free alternative to EpiPens
  • Dr. Rubin discusses oral phenylephrine not being effective and allergies on NPR's 1A
  • Dr. Rubin comments on the FDA's decision that oral phenylephrine is not an effective OTC medication
  • Dr. Rubin gives recommendations on air purifiers in the Wall Street Journal
  • Dr. Rubin is featured in the New York Post regarding allergy treatments!
  • Dr. Rubin tells Public Good News everything you need to know about the upcoming RSV vaccines
  • Dr. Rubin discusses the current albuterol shortage and how it can affect people with asthma
  • Dr. Rubin was the feature story in the AAAAI quarterly membership magazine!
  • Dr. Rubin was interviewed on "V Interesting with V Spehar" podcast episode (12/6/22) regarding the tripledemic
  • Dr. Rubin discusses RSV and the potential for a vaccine to be available in the next 1-2 years with VeryWell Family
  • Dr. Rubin is quoted in The Atlantic regarding cat allergies and the mysteries surrounding outgrowing allergies
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with the Washington Post regarding the low COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst kids under 5
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Inverse Magazine regarding flaws within the wellness industry
  • Dr. Rubin is quoted in BuzzFeed News regarding concerns over CDC's recent loosening of COVID-19 guidance
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 news regarding the CDC's recent loosening of COVID-19 guidance
  • Dr. Rubin discusses how some allergies can be outgrown on Yahoo! Life
  • Dr. Rubin discusses how Elmo getting the COVID-19 vaccine helps reduce vaccine hesitancy in Bloomberg
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Coda Story on how pediatricians are using TikTok to dispel medical misinformation
  • Dr. Rubin is featured on EuroNews regarding debunking monkeypox misinformation
  • Dr. Rubin discusses the safety of prenatal vitamins from a food allergy perspective
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Coda Story regarding the disinformation surrounding the Monkeypox outbreak
  • Dr. Rubin quoted in the Daily Herald regarding seasonal allergies
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg news regarding the rare form of hepatitis in kids
  • Dr. Rubin discussing concerns regarding potential delay in COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 - NYT
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to WTTW about the risks of COVID-19 in kids under 5 years of age
  • Dr. Rubin discusses why supplements do not "boost the immune system" - Inverse Magazine
  • Dr. Rubin addresses why the COVID-19 vaccine was not recommended in Sweden for kids 5-11 years old in Mother Jones magazine
  • Dr. Rubin interviews Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA advisory committee on vaccines
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with WBEZ Chicago regarding Chicago workers' ability to take COVID-19 tests instead of a vaccine 
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Team (FAACT) regarding food allergy and COVID-19 misinformation
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC News regarding concerns surrounding Lollapalooza festival during COVID-19 spike
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the countdown for Illinois loosening COVID-19 mitigation efforts
  • Dr. Rubin discusses various topics in allergy with Dr. Mark Gomez on the Health 360 podcast with Dr. G. A Healthy Drive podcast through Edward-Elmhurst Health
  • Dr. Rubin discusses the rise in fungal complications associated with COVID-19 cases in India
  • Dr. Rubin discusses various topics in allergy on The House of Pod: A Medical Podcast
  • Dr. Rubin interviews an Illinoian concerned about getting the COVID-19 vaccine on WBEZ radio
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the concern that millions of Americans did not receive their second dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding a COVID-19 vaccine mix-up at an Aurora Mariano's pharmacy
  • Dr. Rubin discusses pollen allergy on the Triangle 411 podcast show
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with Tamara Hubbard, licensed clinical professional counselor, on her podcast show regarding social and emotional concerns surrounding food allergy
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the rising COVID-19 cases and vaccine rollout
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding COVID-19 vaccine safety and herd immunity
  • Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding Elmhurst Unit School District 205's return to school plans
  • Dr. Rubin answers 50 of the most commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines
  • Dr. Rubin speaks with parents and staff at Elmhurst Unit School District 205 regarding COVID-19 vaccines

Awards/Honors

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Practice Champion - November 2021

Leadership Positions

  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Membership Relations Committee Member - 2021-2022
  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Social Media Committee Member - 2022-present
  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Official Spokesperson - 2021 - present
  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Public Relations Committee Vice-Chair - 2024-present

 

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