Dr. John Simpson, MD


Physician
Allergy

Premier Allergist
6355 Walker Lane
Suite 307
Falls Church, Virginia 22310
For an appointment, call (703) 778-8201
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Medical Expertise of Dr. John Simpson, MD

Dr. John Simpson is a board-certified Washington DC allergist who has been providing care to patients for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions for over 25 years.

Dr. Simpson served as Past President of the Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Society, Allergy & Asthma Society of Virginia.

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Tips & Wisdom

Oral Food Challenge - Diagnosing Food Allergies
Challenge testing is when an allergen is given to a patient in small doses under medical supervision to see if there is an allergic reaction. This test is commonly done to diagnose food and drug allergies. This test is the most accurate way to tell if a patient is allergic to a certain food or drug. A challenge test may also be considered to see if a patient has outgrown an allergy. What is an Oral Food Challenge? An oral food challenge (OFC) is a type of challenge test where a patient is ...

Patient Education Resources

Can video game usage lead to ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex disorder that is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. While excessive video game use has been assoc...
How does bronchial thermoplasty work to treat asthma?
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Is there a treatment for peanut allergy?
The treatment for peanut allergy is strict avoidance of peanuts and products that may contain peanuts. In case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephr...

Education & Training

  • Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency: Children’s Hospital of Alabama
  • Allergy Immunology Fellowship: Duke University; Cellular Immuno-Biology at University of Alabama Birmingham