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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Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MACHARLESTOWN , MA
Med School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India Med School: University Of Tokyo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Christian Medical College, Vellore
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Rima Rachid has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

American Board of Allergy and Immunology

Allergy and Immunology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics; Children'S Hosp, Allergy And Immunology
Children's Hospital Program

Medical School

Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, IndiaGraduated in 1995

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Dr. Rima Rachid is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.

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