About Nicholas Scanlon, MD

Nicholas Scanlon, MD, is a board-certified allergist and immunologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, asthma, angioedema (including hereditary angioedema), hives, food allergy, medication allergy, immunodeficiency, and other related conditions. He has a specific interest in primary and secondary immunodeficiency.

Dr. Scanlon enjoys getting to know his patients and working with them to find a treatment plan.

As an assistant professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Scanlon trains medical students, residents and fellows. He also works on clinical research projects and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Scanlon completed fellowship training in allergy and immunology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He completed residency training in internal medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and earned his medical degree from University of Alabama School of Medicine.

He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Outside of work, Dr. Scanlon enjoys travel, going to the beach, and running.

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Allergy and Immunology.

Medical DegreeUniversity of Alabama, School of Medicine, Birmingham, ALResidencyEmory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GAFellowshipUC San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderMale
Date Joined Staff2023-08-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Allergy and Immunology
Conditions and Treatments
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Hives (Urticaria)
  • Drug Allergy and Hypersensitivity
  • Food and Medication Sensitivity
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Sinusitis
  • Stuffy Nose (Rhinitis)
  • Angioedema
  • Hereditary Angioedema
  • Primary Immunodeficiency

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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

  • Recognition
    Dr SCANLON WAS QUITE PERSONABLE AND knowledgeable in regards to allergies.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Dr. Scanlon was very polite and well informed. Highly recommend.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    great job gender affirming
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    Very impressed with the detail and accuracy I gave the doc in intake. When I read it in the after care summary, it was exactly as I presented to him. He was able to make a theory of all my past medical history, to make a direction of care. Would recommend to everyone. I was skeptical of him not doing testing the 1st appt like others said they would do. But think his intake of all my history was very important.
    Recognition
    The whole team was nice efficient and knowledgeable.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    Dr. Scanlon was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. To my relief, he assured me that I was being properly treated.
    Recognition
    Yes the young man that set up the appt. When he realized I'm not good with technology, he helped me step by step. He even told me, if I had a problem checking in, to call back and they would help me. I was very impressed with the respect and patients he showed me.
    - Verified UCSD Patient