Zachary E. Rubin, MD
Double Board-Certified Pediatrician
Allergy and Immunology
Follow Dr. Zachary Rubin on TikTok
Zachary E. Rubin is a double board-certified pediatrician specializing in allergy treatment and immunology. He grew up in Naperville and is excited to be practicing medicine in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Education & Training
- Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio
- Internship & Residency Training: Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine in
Chicago, Illinois - Fellowship Training: Pediatric and Adult Allergy and Immunology, Washington University
School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri
Board Certifications
- American Board of Allergy and Immunology
- American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Illinois State Medical Society
- DuPage County Medical Society
Research Publications in Allergy & Immunology
- Rubin, Zachary E., et al. Siblings with a novel MED12 variant and Ohdo syndrome with immune defects. Clinical Genetics. July 26, 2020.
- Rubin, Zachary E., et al. Seafood Graded Oral Food Challenge Outcomes in a Pediatric Tertiary
Care Center. World Allergy Organization Journal. May 13(5) 2020. - Rubin Zachary E., et al. Prevalence and Outcomes of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases in
Hospitalized Children in the United States. J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. Pract. Sep – Oct 6(5) 2018.
Media Appearances
- Dr. Rubin speaks with the Today Show regarding tips for managing fall allergies
- Dr. Rubin writes an article about Neffy for MedPage Today
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Self regarding Skeeter syndrome
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Scripps News regarding food sensitivity testing
- Dr. Rubin is quoted in MedPage Today regarding lactation anaphylaxis
- Dr. Rubin speaks with The Washington Post regarding at home food allergy/sensitivity testing
- Dr. Rubin was featured in KFF Health News Minute on May 16, 2024 regarding acrylate allergy
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg regarding traveling with food allergies safely
- Dr. Rubin speaks with the Chicago Sun Times regarding health misinformation on social media
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Allergic Living regarding Teva's decision to discontinue its digital inhalers
- Dr. Rubin speaks with ABC-7 News in studio regarding spring pollen allergy season
- Dr. Rubin is named the most influential allergist on Tiktok by Medical Marketing & Media
- Dr. Rubin speaks to Healio regarding the new FDA approval for omalizumab to treat food allergies
- Dr. Rubin is quoted in the Today Show regarding concerns surrounding a controversial Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial and food allergies
- Dr. Rubin publishes in MedPage Today an editorial about why a popular asthma inhaler is discontinued in 2024
- Dr. Rubin speaks with ABC-7 News regarding the subzero temperatures
- Dr. Rubin is quoted in the Washington Post regarding allergic rhinitis
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg about oral allergy syndrome (January 2024)
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg about oral allergy syndrome (November 2023)
- Dr. Rubin was interviewed on Inside Edition regarding Christmas Tree Syndrome
- Dr. Rubin speaks with VeryWell Health regarding peanut allergy toothpaste
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Livestrong.com regarding sleeping with windows open and allergies
- Dr. Rubin speaks with USA Today regarding Christmas Tree Syndrome
- Dr. Rubin speaks with USA Today regarding the health risks of keeping old pillows
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Consumer Reports regarding sinusitis treatments
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Chicago Health Magazine regarding why allergies are getting worse each year
- Dr. Rubin talks with Care.com regarding food allergies in babies
- Dr. Rubin talks to NBC News regarding the surprising news that the FDA rejected the first needle free alternative to EpiPens
- Dr. Rubin discusses oral phenylephrine not being effective and allergies on NPR's 1A
- Dr. Rubin comments on the FDA's decision that oral phenylephrine is not an effective OTC medication
- Dr. Rubin gives recommendations on air purifiers in the Wall Street Journal
- Dr. Rubin is featured in the New York Post regarding allergy treatments!
- Dr. Rubin tells Public Good News everything you need to know about the upcoming RSV vaccines
- Dr. Rubin discusses the current albuterol shortage and how it can affect people with asthma
- Dr. Rubin was the feature story in the AAAAI quarterly membership magazine!
- Dr. Rubin was interviewed on "V Interesting with V Spehar" podcast episode (12/6/22) regarding the tripledemic
- Dr. Rubin discusses RSV and the potential for a vaccine to be available in the next 1-2 years with VeryWell Family
- Dr. Rubin is quoted in The Atlantic regarding cat allergies and the mysteries surrounding outgrowing allergies
- Dr. Rubin speaks with the Washington Post regarding the low COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst kids under 5
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Inverse Magazine regarding flaws within the wellness industry
- Dr. Rubin is quoted in BuzzFeed News regarding concerns over CDC's recent loosening of COVID-19 guidance
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 news regarding the CDC's recent loosening of COVID-19 guidance
- Dr. Rubin discusses how some allergies can be outgrown on Yahoo! Life
- Dr. Rubin discusses how Elmo getting the COVID-19 vaccine helps reduce vaccine hesitancy in Bloomberg
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Coda Story on how pediatricians are using TikTok to dispel medical misinformation
- Dr. Rubin is featured on EuroNews regarding debunking monkeypox misinformation
- Dr. Rubin discusses the safety of prenatal vitamins from a food allergy perspective
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Coda Story regarding the disinformation surrounding the Monkeypox outbreak
- Dr. Rubin quoted in the Daily Herald regarding seasonal allergies
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Bloomberg news regarding the rare form of hepatitis in kids
- Dr. Rubin discussing concerns regarding potential delay in COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 - NYT
- Dr. Rubin speaks to WTTW about the risks of COVID-19 in kids under 5 years of age
- Dr. Rubin discusses why supplements do not "boost the immune system" - Inverse Magazine
- Dr. Rubin addresses why the COVID-19 vaccine was not recommended in Sweden for kids 5-11 years old in Mother Jones magazine
- Dr. Rubin interviews Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA advisory committee on vaccines
- Dr. Rubin speaks with WBEZ Chicago regarding Chicago workers' ability to take COVID-19 tests instead of a vaccine
- Dr. Rubin speaks with the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Team (FAACT) regarding food allergy and COVID-19 misinformation
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC News regarding concerns surrounding Lollapalooza festival during COVID-19 spike
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the countdown for Illinois loosening COVID-19 mitigation efforts
- Dr. Rubin discusses various topics in allergy with Dr. Mark Gomez on the Health 360 podcast with Dr. G. A Healthy Drive podcast through Edward-Elmhurst Health
- Dr. Rubin discusses the rise in fungal complications associated with COVID-19 cases in India
- Dr. Rubin discusses various topics in allergy on The House of Pod: A Medical Podcast
- Dr. Rubin interviews an Illinoian concerned about getting the COVID-19 vaccine on WBEZ radio
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the concern that millions of Americans did not receive their second dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding a COVID-19 vaccine mix-up at an Aurora Mariano's pharmacy
- Dr. Rubin discusses pollen allergy on the Triangle 411 podcast show
- Dr. Rubin speaks with Tamara Hubbard, licensed clinical professional counselor, on her podcast show regarding social and emotional concerns surrounding food allergy
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the rising COVID-19 cases and vaccine rollout
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding COVID-19 vaccine safety and herd immunity
- Dr. Rubin speaks to ABC-7 News regarding Elmhurst Unit School District 205's return to school plans
- Dr. Rubin answers 50 of the most commonly asked questions regarding COVID-19 vaccines
- Dr. Rubin speaks with parents and staff at Elmhurst Unit School District 205 regarding COVID-19 vaccines
Awards/Honors
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Practice Champion - November 2021
Leadership Positions
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Membership Relations Committee Member - 2021-2022
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Social Media Committee Member - 2022-present
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Official Spokesperson - 2021 - present
- American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Public Relations Committee Vice-Chair - 2024-present
Schedule your appointment with Dr. Zachary Rubin, at Oak Brook Allergists by calling (630) 574-0460 or request an appointment now.