Summary

Dr. Rima Rachid, MD, is Director of Allergen Immunotherapy in the Allergy and Asthma Program and Co-Director of the Food Allergy Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, as well as an associate professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Board certified in allergy and immunology, she specializes in pediatric and adult food allergies, asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis, anaphylaxis, and primary immunodeficiency disorders. Dr. Rachid earned her medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completed her residency and fellowship training at Boston Children’s Hospital. Internationally recognized for her expertise in food allergy and immunotherapy, she is dedicated to advancing innovative treatments and providing compassionate, patient-centered care for children and families managing complex allergic and immunologic conditions.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 31 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Arabic
  • Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics; Children'S Hosp, Allergy And Immunology
  • 1 specialty
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Division of Immunology

300 Longwood Ave # 6Boston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
31 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MAJamaica Plain , MA
Med School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: McGill University Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rima Rachid

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • BMC HealthNet Plan
  • BMC HealthNet Plan - Medicaid
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Rima Rachid has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Rima Rachid has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Asthma
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Desensitization
  • Drug Allergy
  • Eczema
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Allergy (Hypersensitivity)
  • Hay Fever
  • Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Immunotherapy
  • Itching
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Rash
  • Sinusitis
  • Watery Eyes

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Rima Rachid holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Allergy and Immunology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and board certified in Allergy and Immunology by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics; Children'S Hosp, Allergy And Immunology and Children's Hospital Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India in 1995.

NPI Number

Rima Rachid's NPI number is 1326152224.

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Rima Rachid is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
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Rima Rachid speaks English and Arabic.
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