Bernard A Feigenbaum, MD

La Jolla, United States

4.4

20 reviews

By Appointment Only

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+1 858-535-5352
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www.sandiegoallergyconsultants.com
Address:
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, La Jolla, CA, 92037
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miUCSD East/Voigt Drive
0.4 miUCSD West/Pepper Canyon
0.6 miVA Medical Center
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By Appointment Only
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Local time (La Jolla) 13:58 Sunday, 1 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

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In Hillcrest & La Jolla! Board-​certified Allergist – Clinician/​Published Researcher/​Clinical Asst Professor. Punctual, tech-​savvy practice with email access and online appt scheduling. We focus on practical solutions for: Food allergies, nasal & sinus issues, asthma & cough, gluten sensitivity, allergic reactions, chronic eczema, drug allergy and others. For many allergies, we offer same-​day-​testing. Our goal is to help people get answers and feel healthier using natural treatments if possible, and the least amount of medication. Our Allergy doctor uses current technology to keep in touch with patients and to coordinate care with patients’ other physicians.

IN-​Network with: Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross (group plans), Blue Shield, Federal Employee Program BC/​BS, CA/​Pacific Foundation, Cigna, HealthNet, Medicare, Multiplan, Scripps Employee, UnitedHealth and others.

Did we mention we’re also in Hillcrest?!

We encourage patients to reach out with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

History

Established in 2003.

Education

1989 MD Medicine Boston University School of Medicine

(Accelerated 6 Year Medical Program. Combined BA/​MD 1983 to 1989)

Residency & Fellowship

1989 – 1992 Internal Medicine Intern and Resident, (Scripps) Mercy Hospital

1992 – 1993 Chief Resident, (Scripps) Mercy Hospital

1993 – 1995 Clinical Fellow in Allergy & Immunology, Scripps Clinic

Certification

1995,2003 – present American Board of Allergy & Immunology

2010-​present California License Registration #G69281

Academic Appointments

1992 – 1995 Clinical Instructor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego

1996 – 1999 Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine

1999 – 2008 Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine

2005 – 2007 Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine

2007-​present Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine & Otolaryngology, NYU School of Medicine

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. F.

Business Owner

I’ve always been fascinated by the immune system. I was curious about how it worked and that led me to train in Internal Medicine and then Allergy & Immunology.

I really enjoy the combination of treating patients, teaching and publishing research that my career has allowed. Drug Reactions and Drug Desensitization are special interests of mine. In the office and hospital, I test patients for penicillin allergy and evaluate reactions to antibiotics, aspirin and other medications.

In the office, I perform pulmonary function testing, and test patients for cat, dog, dust mite, pollen and mold allergy in the evaluation of nasal and sinus symptoms and asthma. Food allergy evaluations may include testing for allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat and other foods.

We encourage patients to reach out with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

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«We’re in Hillcrest and La Jolla.»

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20 reviews of Bernard A Feigenbaum, MD

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Place rating: 5
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Feigenbaum is awesome! I have been struggling with terrible nasal congestion for the past few years — from which I presumed was the result of year-​round allergies. Although my allergy test turned out to be negative for all major allergens, Dr. Feigenbaum recommended a great prescription nasal spray that helped with my congestion A LOT. He even went out of his way to reduce my copay on the spray by finding a manufacturer’s coupon that made the cost very affordable. I recommend anyone with allergies or nasal issues to go to him — both him and his staff are wonderful and very welcoming!
Place rating: 1
Encinitas, CA
Literally the WORST.
I scheduled my appointment online, planned my whole day around the appointment, an hour before they canceled my appointment VIA EMAIL. After calling in and begging the girl to take me (I had a full body rash and was going out of town) she said sorry, sucks for you, you didn’t pick up the phone (isn’t the whole point of an online appointment so you don’t have to use the phone? I scheduled the appointment & received confirmation… thinking all was good to go).
Then I asked the women her name and her entire tune changed and she said «whoops, we can take you at 1:45 pm today actually.» OK.
I go to the appointment. There’s NO ONE up front. For 20 minutes. I’m sitting there… so I call the office and someone picks up. I tell them I’ve been waiting, can I have my forms to fill out so we can get the process going?
The doctor, Dr. Bernard A. Feigenbaum, comes out to the waiting room (you think he would maybe pull me aside… not speak to me in the waiting room) and proceeds to tell me «we’re not on the same wavelength» and he can’t take me for my 1:45 pm appointment anymore.
So basically he wasted 3 hours of my day. I didn’t even get to see the guy!
He was rude, rude, rude too.
When I told him he’d hear from me on Unilocal, he panicked. And I left.
Also their office is dirty.
I would give this no stars. I’ve never seen worse.
Place rating: 4
Spring Valley, CA
I saw Dr. Feigenbaum after having a crazy, terrifying allergic reaction– Christen the assistant was so awesome that she was able to schedule me in right away and I was so grateful for that. Dr. Feigenbaum always takes his time explaining everything to me and always follows up.
Place rating: 2
San Diego, CA
I went to him with a lot of expectations given the amazing reviews. My office visit was chaotic with the doc talking to me, his multiple assistants and checking on other patients all at the same time. That would still be ok if he had helped me get better. I did not receive anything different in terms of treatment and after a month of no signs of improvement in my condition he referred me to an ENT. The only positive was his follow-​up over emails.
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
I feel fortunate to have found Dr Feigenbaum
He set realistic goals for me and I am seeing improvement in my condition. He ran on time and staff was very courteous
Place rating: 2
Henderson, NV
I woke up one morning with what felt like allergy-​like congestion after having a sore throat for a week and I surmised I should check in with an allergist because my symptoms seemed to start the same time each year. I was truly in the worst pain and discomfort of my life and driving to Dr. F’s office was truly a task for me as my head was heavy and I was crying at the wheel.
First off, I had to wait an inordinate amount of time upon arrival. I was eventually pulled in from the waiting room to be told that this waiting time was due to trouble with my insurance, which was made clear to me that this was a total inconvenience for them. So on top of my headache I felt guilty because I was told I had put the office off schedule.
I had never visited an allergist before so when I was finally put in a room with the Doctor’s assistant (a young attractive Asian woman) I wanted to make sure I was thorough so I could help predict what might be the cause of my ailment. She would snicker as though I was being too thorough as I recounted my medical history, like I was not getting to the point quick enough. It was quite condescending and rude, she needs help with her skills in this arena, she seems much better suited for lab work than working with clients.
I got placed in the waiting room again and told this was because I had put the office behind and they needed my check up room. I was eventually called back to get my allergy testing done and it was uncomfortable. I am a very young looking person, but being in my 2nd year of my doctoral program I know how important it is to align with the client and make them feel as though their issues are of the utmost importance.
When he discovered my that my head pain was coming from an ear infection he recommended an antibiotic. I explained to him that I had a troubled past with antibiotics to which he acted insulted. I was merely just trying to ask him if he thought there was another way, to which he got frustrated and said, «I’m not an ear Doctor, do you want to go to one?». It was rude and unsympathetic… You’re obviously not an ear Doctor but I visited your office because I was in pain. I wish there had been more respect. I continued to ask questions about whether my chronic TMJ could’ve caused a fluid build up, I felt like this wasn’t a difficult question, but was met with responses that insinuated I was being quite a bother. What patient wants to go to a doctor that makes them feel like a waste of time? Not cool.
I guarantee Dr. F is an exceptional allergist and I am sure it is not an easy career. This review is based off the icky feeling I had in the office, like the staff didn’t want me there and didn’t care.
Olivia, however, is not only beautiful, she is caring, empathetic, and kind! What a wonderful part of my experience. I was extremely lucky to have her help all morning with the insurance company and directions to the office. She was helpful, cordial, empathetic, and sunny.
I will not return.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 7. It has taken me 23 years to find anyone close to what I experience with my first hospitalization, humor and kindness. Dr. F is one of the best, and I am incredibly thankful I have him as my doctor. I needed to be on a medication to control my breathing, but was incredibly hesitant. I had some reactions to a couple inhalers and turned into a annoying hater (these were prescribed by other doctors). Dr. F found something that worked and I felt comfortable using. Even recently, Dr F. and Luke went out of their way to make sure my medication was affordable. I had went to the pharmacy for a refill on a important and needed inhaler. I learned that my insurance would not cover much of it’s cost (a very frustrating thing). I called Dr. F’s office. Luke was able to find a coupon that gave me a discount on the medication for the next year. A very huge discount!
For allergies, I am 95% better. I was struggling and even considered moving away from San Diego. After my move to San Diego in 2011, I had to take Zyrtec daily so I would not die. After awhile it stopped working. When I saw Dr. F the first time my allergies were so bad that if a person who owned a cat got near me, I would react severely. He was able to find another medication that worked for both seasonal and even animal allergies. For the first time in a very long time, I was recently able to hold and pet some friends cats and dogs with very little reaction. This was huge for me, as I would have normally needed to take a Benadryl, plus my rescue inhaler to fight the allergy attack.
The whole experience has made me a lot less of a hater. I am very thankful for all his time and awesomeness!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Dr. Feigenbaum is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. Not only was he and his team thorough in gathering my medical history, but they also followed through with a lot of information that I could read at home and help to learn how to manage my symptoms. On more than one occasion I received phone calls and emails directly from the Dr. answering my questions and easing my anxiety about allergic reactions and how to handle them. I only wish Dr. Feigenbaum was a Primary Care Physician, as he is one of the best Doctors out there. If you are looking for a great Allergist who cares about his patients, he is your guy.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Dr. Feigenbaum is wonderful. All my life I’ve been allergic to many things and I’ve always been able to identify the cause of my allergy myself. But for several months I found myself waking up swollen for no reason (like the character in the movie Hitch)! Dr. F had a great way of communicating with me. He calmed me down and assured me he would work with me for as long as it took to find out what was the cause of my new allergic episodes. After a couple months of testing and consulting with me we identified I developed an allergy to NASIDs which are almost every over the OTC pain reliever on the market. That was in 2014 and I haven’t had another episode since then. Dr. F recommended that I carry any EpiPen and it expires Jan. 2016 and I’ve never had to use it! I’d strongly recommend Dr. Feigenbaum!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Very thorough and has helped my daughter
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Excellent service and customer experience! The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process from making an appointment to picking up necessary prescriptions. I appreciated that all of the information was e-​mailed in a very user friendly manner. Organized and efficient would likely be the two best words to describe both Dr. Feigenbaum and his medical practice. His credentials and expertise in the allergy field really make you feel like your in good hands. Highly recommend Dr. F and couldn’t be any happier with my experience!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Everything went great!
I went in for my asthma and felt very informed and like we had a good plan of attack for managing it when I left. Everyone was very friendly and personable and their later office hours were really helpful for me. The Doctor even followed up with an email after my visit with some more information and to reach out if I had any questions or concerns.
I highly recommend Dr. F.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
What an amazing experience. The staff is incredible and Dr. Feigenbaum is all that he is cracked up to be. They ALL know what they are doing, do it on time and do it well. If you (or anybody you know!) needs help on the allergy front, call Dr. Feigenbaum and his team… you can’t do any better!
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
Dr. F is probably the best or one of the best doctors I’ve ever had (as a chronically ill kid growing up and as an adult who moves often thanks to work and school). He doesn’t try to push medications or invasive procedures on you, and doesn’t let you off the hook until he knows what’s wrong (which is a good thing).
I came to Dr. F because I had a doctor who, despite apparently non-​asthmatic looking breathing tests, diagnosed me with asthma and kept prescribing higher dose of inhaler and steroid after higher and higher dose — all while I kept saying how I didn’t feel it was working. ~$ 1000+ in inhaler fees and copays (copays with my GP were ~$ 25 each, and inhalers are all apparently not generic and roughly $ 300 each) later I finally decided to up and see a specialist and it took only a month and a half (technically less) to find out I don’t have asthma, I don’t need inhalers, and the treatment needed for what I have is dirt cheap.
Aside from cost comparison the staff is awesome, and this is the first doctor who hasn’t rolled their eyes at my needle phobia (and instead told jokes during allergy testing so it wasn’t as awful). Also, while other doctors I’ve had have had outrageous wait times, Dr. F runs exactly on time and sets timers when he has more than one patient so even if you’re there for 1h, you’re not aimlessly waiting in a waiting room. All good things on top of being a great doctor.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Dr. Feigenbaum is the best allergist around. I was taking a lot of unnecessary asthma medications that I had been put on by another allergist and he was able to get me off of them safely and quickly. My life has definitely improved since coming off of those medications. It’s very easy to make an appointment and get seen within the week. Medication refills are no problem as well unlike some doctors. He’s very easy to talk to and is very understanding. I would recommend him to anyone with allergies and/​or asthma.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Dr. Feigenbaum is the second allergist I’ve seen in my lifetime. I personally suffer from both allergies and asthma so having a specialist who was knowledgeable in both was very key to me. His hours are fairly flexible (my appointment was at 5 PM) in that I was able to leave work a little early and make it.
The reviews are on point, we started my appointment at 5:03 PM, extremely on time and I love that. It was my first appointment so it ran about an hour long and he kept my financial concerns when prescribing me medicines.
Place rating: 5
Tampa, FL
Dr. Feigenbaum is great. I visited twice (once for food allergy testing and one for airborne allergens) and both times were very educational. He took the time to discuss potential symptoms and things I can change in order to avoid asthma symptoms. His assistant Olivia was very helpful and ensuring our insurance covered our visits. She also sent a few emails prior to my visit to ensure I wouldn’t go into the appointment unprepared.
Dr. Feigenbaum also provided me a food elimination diet that would help me pinpoint any potential food allergy problem areas. I would most definitely recommend a visit to him and his very professional staff.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I’ve suffered from allergies for long time, when I decided to go to an allergist I found a same day appointment through zocdoc. With dr. Feigenbaum so I booked it. Olivia called me and send me the required forms to fill up, and the direction to the office.
When I arrived to the clinic in la Jolla site dr. Feigenbaum was friendly and I did the skin test with baaaaad reaction to some of allergen we had to stop it and dr. Feigenbaum managed it and was really keen and caring I had to wait in the office till the swelling decreased to an extend. He checked up on my condition through email. He explained to me allergy test results and how should I avoid the trigerrs to manage my symptoms.
For anyone who suffer from allergies I highly recommend dr. Feigenbaum.
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
Dr. Feigenbaum was very friendly and knowledgeable. Explained everything thoroughly before doing my allergy testing. After my testing he explained my results and got me started on my treatment the same day.
Side note: My visit was right on time, actually a few minutes early! This is an absolute first time for any doctor I’ve seen in the last few years and was much appreciated as I had to get back to work the same afternoon.
I would definitely recommend him to any of my family and friends suffering from allergies
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Even scheduling my first appointment with Olivia, Dr. Feigenbaum’s admin, was very easy — yet still thorough. Then, Dr. Feigenbaum called me before I even went in for my first appointment! As soon as he saw my complicated paperwork, he called me and we had a 20 min conversation! When I went in for my first visit, I was with him and his team for 2 hours, as he had time on a Friday afternoon with no other scheduled patients, and we had a ton of information to cover.
He is very easy to get ahold of, is open-​minded in his approach to diagnosing and working through various problems, is extremely thorough in his approach, and quite friendly and approachable. He put me on an elimination diet, and referred me to another specialist. I look forward to seeing him again this week and continue moving forward, when I previously didn’t have much hope of being helped. Thank you, Dr. Feigenbaum!