Our Real Patients Testimonials

4.8 Out of 5 based on 101 reviews

Discover the journeys of real patients who have
trusted us for over 30 years in the Bay Area.

Discover the journeys of real patients who have trusted us for over 30 years in the Bay Area.

These folks are incredibly good at their job. The nurses are prompt and kind and I've built relationships since I go weekly. The receptionists and the billing staff are amazing and professional and call you back promptly. Dr. Engler is also incredibly sharp, competent, and informative. He really takes his time to walk you through the plan and your test results. Everyone here tells you what's going to happen, and they follow up.

I've been to other allergy clinics in the past (Columbia Allergy) and they will give you the runaround, run out of supplies (drops, allergy shots), be closed and not give their patients a heads up, etc. Going to the Allergy and Asthma clinic, in contrast, is a breath of fresh air.

I've been going to this clinic for ~2 years now, and my allergy symptoms have gotten much better. I went from being extremely sensitive to many environmental allergens to now tolerably sensitive. I plan to continue going for another 5 years to get the maximum benefit, but I cannot recommend this clinic enough to my friends and family.

THANK YOU ALLERGY AND ASTHMA CLINIC

-Larmon Luo

Dr. Engler and his staff of kind nurses have been amazing over the last 18 months. I was miserable with repeated respiratory illnesses because of undiagnosed allergies and asthma. After coming here to ... get tested and starting immunotherapy, my quality of life has greatly improved. Taking the time to come regularly for treatment has changed my life. Thank you to the staff at The Allergy and Asthma Clinic in San Mateo!

-Christine Loria

Took the time to understand why I was here, explained all details to me, took excellent care of me, set expectations- everything right! I trust Dr. Engler and the team. Everyone treated me with care, ... compassion, knowledge and respect. Many thanks to Dr. Engler for seeing him and for all his help. As always, we adore The Allergy Clinic and appreciate the professionalism and thoughtfulness that is shown each and every time. Best,

-Burlingame, CA M.Z.

“Very attentive – appreciate that the doctor and staff listened, explained things to me, and were organized. This is a very well run medical team! Thank you also for the detailed review and summary.It’s also great that you have Wi-Fi!”

-Los Altos, CA A.B.

“My experience at the clinic has been very positive. Front desk staff is attentive, the nurses are professional, Dr. Engler was precise with his evaluation and billing was accurate. Even with a constant ... wave of patients coming through the doors the staff provides professional and courteous service. Would definitely recommend to friends and family”

-Ray W

My family of five have all been patients of Dr. Engler, and our experience has been exceptional. His customized shot regimens have significantly reduced our symptoms. When I recently asked whether he ... knew of an allergist in Tokyo so I could continue treatment if I moved there, Dr. Engler researched the question and personally called me back that same evening. That level of care is incredibly rare. The staff are equally kind and accommodating, especially in helping manage my children's shot schedules. A special thank you to Vienne for her patience, understanding and hard work. She has made navigating allergy treatment for our entire family a smooth and stress-free process. As a Yale Law School graduate and a highly proactive medical advocate, I am meticulous about choosing my healthcare providers. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Engler and his team and give them my highest recommendation.

-Anonymous

-Kari A.

I found Dr. Shilpi Anand about a year ago when my daughter was going through a really rough time with eczema and allergies. Dr. Anand has been amazing with her and helping us understand ... the connection between allergies and eczema. Dr. Anand is always warm, welcoming and thorough. She makes sure we understand our game plan of treatment and we always leave her office comforted by the fact the we have Dr. Anand and her team at the Asthma and Allergy clinic in our corner.

Andrew D.

"Everyone at The Allergy Clinic was so helpful and very nice. Nothing is harder to do then go to a brand new doctor and the staff is crabby and rude, especially when one is sick and worn out. You guys ... were wonderful and - Dr. Engler - in 10+ years is the first and ONLY doctor to really help me with my 100 day cough. Thank you Dr. Engler and thank you to your wonderful staff too!"

-San Leandro J.P.

Dr Anand is very thorough and effective in her diagnosis. She asked plenty of questions before coming up with a treatment plan. I felt well taken care of here.

Christine Lao

Dr. Shilpi Anand and Nurse Madeline at the Allergy & Asthma Clinic in San Mateo are truly exceptional. They are both incredibly kind, thoughtful, and genuinely care about their patients. From the moment ... I walked in, they made me feel heard and took the time to fully understand my concerns. Both of them showed a strong willingness to go the extra mile, ensuring I felt comfortable and informed throughout the entire experience. Their attention to detail, compassion, and patient-first approach really stood out. Overall, the level of care and support I received was outstanding. I highly recommend Dr. Anand and Nurse Madeline to anyone looking for attentive and genuinely caring providers.

Sanyam Sachdeva

I can’t express my gratitude enough about my experience that I had with the allergy and asthma clinic . Specially grateful For Dr. ANAND , KHIANA And all the other team members, I felt comfort in their care . I was a complicated ... case, I did not fall within the standard of testing, but they continued To help me with my challenges and to try to find me some relief. I am grateful when someone also thinks outside the box, Dr. Anand And KHINAU are in my blessings

Liz Fernandez

Dr. Anand has shown an exceptional level of care and attention that I’ve rarely experienced in my years of treatment. She was incredibly thorough and went above and beyond—even referring me to other specialists after ... noticing some concerns in my blood work. Her diligence and genuine concern for my overall health made all the difference. After months of careful management under her guidance, I’m finally on the mend. I truly believe Dr. Anand may have saved my life, and I’ll always be grateful to her and her team for the compassionate, comprehensive care they continue to provide. I highly recommend Dr. Anand to anyone seeking an attentive, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated physician.

Xenia Escalante

I am a long-time patient at the Allergy and Asthma Clinic, and the entire staff is great. With that said, I want to highlight Dr. Anand, who has helped me tremendously over the past year. Dr. ... Anand is a phenomenal immunologist and allergist, and her care has been truly life-changing. My quality of life has dramatically increased, and I am incredibly grateful!Dr. Anand genuinely cares about her patients, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking an allergy, asthma, or immunology specialist in the area.

Demetrios

I feel so fortunate that next day to have met with Dr. Shilpi Anand. With care and compassion, she sat with me and listened to the details of the previous days' events. We discussed possible causes ... and the physiology of what may be occurring in my body. She formulated a plan for treating the condition with medications, and ordered a battery of lab tests to try to determine the cause. During the process of this discussion, she repeatedly checked in with me to make sure I understood and agreed with her analysis and plan. Everything we discussed was printed out for me to take home, which was extremely helpful in the days and weeks to come. I picked up my new prescriptions, followed her instructions, and within a couple of days my skin was almost completely clear. I feel so grateful to Dr. Anand for her thoughtful and thorough care, and highly recommend her to anyone needing an allergy specialist.

Jefferson Greene

Love Doctor Anand, super helpful and very kind. She is so passionate about helping others and really follows up.

Vivian Kwan

Shilpi Anand, MD is wonderful! She is so kind and caring. She really takes the time to explain everything in a way that’s easy to understand and makes me feel comfortable. ... Both times I visited, she made me feel like I was in the best hands. I truly appreciate how thoughtful and thorough she is.

Thunda Choonukoonphong

Dr. Anand is phenomenal! No matter what problem I present her with, she has a great creative solution that hasn’t been tried before and it works! She is kind, patient and carefully explains her recommendations clearly. ... I have confidence I am going to feel better if I follow her recommendations. Her staff is the best! They are efficient, personable and always kind.

Virginia

I found Dr. Shilpi Anand about a year ago when my daughter was going through a really rough time with eczema and allergies. Dr. Anand has been amazing with her and helping us understand the connection between allergies and eczema. Dr. Anand is always warm, welcoming and thorough. ... She makes sure we understand our game plan of treatment and we always leave her office comforted by the fact the we have Dr. Anand and her team at the Asthma and Allergy clinic in our corner.

Andrew D.

Dr Anand is very thorough and effective in her diagnosis. She asked plenty of questions before coming up with a treatment plan. I felt well taken care of here.

Christine Lao

Dr. Shilpi Anand and Nurse Madeline at the Allergy & Asthma Clinic in San Mateo are truly exceptional. They are both incredibly kind, thoughtful, and genuinely care about their patients. From the moment I walked in, they made me feel heard and took the time to fully understand my concerns. ... Both of them showed a strong willingness to go the extra mile, ensuring I felt comfortable and informed throughout the entire experience. Their attention to detail, compassion, and patient-first approach really stood out. Overall, the level of care and support I received was outstanding. I highly recommend Dr. Anand and Nurse Madeline to anyone looking for attentive and genuinely caring providers.

Sanyam Sachdeva

I can’t express my gratitude enough about my experience that I had with the allergy and asthma clinic . Specially grateful For Dr. ANAND , KHIANA And all the other team members, I felt comfort in their care . I was a complicated case, I did not fall within the standard of testing, but they continued ... To help me with my challenges and to try to find me some relief. I am grateful when someone also thinks outside the box, Dr. Anand And KHINAU are in my blessings

Liz Fernandez

Dr. Anand has shown an exceptional level of care and attention that I’ve rarely experienced in my years of treatment. She was incredibly thorough and went above and beyond—even referring me to other specialists after noticing some concerns in my blood work. Her diligence and genuine concern for my overall health made all the difference... After months of careful management under her guidance, I’m finally on the mend. I truly believe Dr. Anand may have saved my life, and I’ll always be grateful to her and her team for the compassionate, comprehensive care they continue to provide. I highly recommend Dr. Anand to anyone seeking an attentive, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated physician.

Xenia Escalante

I am a long-time patient at the Allergy and Asthma Clinic, and the entire staff is great. With that said, I want to highlight Dr. Anand, who has helped me tremendously over the past year. Dr. Anand is a phenomenal immunologist and allergist, and her care has been truly life-changing. ... My quality of life has dramatically increased, and I am incredibly grateful!Dr. Anand genuinely cares about her patients, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking an allergy, asthma, or immunology specialist in the area.

Demetrios

I feel so fortunate that next day to have met with Dr. Shilpi Anand. With care and compassion, she sat with me and listened to the details of the previous days' events. We discussed possible causes and the physiology of what may be occurring in my body. She formulated a plan... for treating the condition with medications, and ordered a battery of lab tests to try to determine the cause. During the process of this discussion, she repeatedly checked in with me to make sure I understood and agreed with her analysis and plan. Everything we discussed was printed out for me to take home, which was extremely helpful in the days and weeks to come. I picked up my new prescriptions, followed her instructions, and within a couple of days my skin was almost completely clear. I feel so grateful to Dr. Anand for her thoughtful and thorough care, and highly recommend her to anyone needing an allergy specialist.

Jefferson Greene

Love Doctor Anand, super helpful and very kind. She is so passionate about helping others and really follows up.

Vivian Kwan

Shilpi Anand, MD is wonderful! She is so kind and caring. She really takes the time to explain everything in a way that’s easy to understand and makes me feel comfortable. Both times I visited, she made me feel like I was in the best hands. I truly appreciate how thoughtful and thorough she is.

Thunda Choonukoonphong

Virginia