Dr. Margaret Sigman, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Medical Expertise of Dr. Margaret Sigman, MD
Dr. Margaret Sigman is a board-certified Virginia allergist and pediatrician who enjoys treating patients of all ages and is dedicated to providing personalized and evidence-based care for each patient. Her interest in allergy began from her personal experience with allergies.
About Dr. Margaret Sigman, MD
Dr. Sigman understands how proper treatment can significantly improve the quality of someone’s life.
Patient Education Resources
EpiPens do have an expiration date, and it is important to replace them before they expire. The expiration date can be found on the packaging and the device itself.An expired EpiPen® may not work ...
If eating eggplant causes itching in your mouth, it is possible that you have an allergic reaction to it. Food allergies are caused by an abnormal response of the immune system to certain proteins fou...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...
Education & Training
Dr. Sigman is a native of the Richmond area and graduated valedictorian from Longwood University. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.
Dr. Sigman practiced pediatrics at Cornerstone Health Care in High Point, North Carolina prior to completing her allergy and immunology fellowship at Louisiana State University of Shreveport.
Professional Affiliations
Advanced Allergy and Asthma of Virginia
We are allergy and asthma specialists in Richmond and Midlothian. We are dedicated to diagnose and treat you with gentle allergy care. Our physicians are board certified in Allergy/Immunology and have extensive experience treating adults and children for allergic diseases. Our registered nurses have decades of experience and enjoy treating allergy patients of all ages.