Dr. Geetika Sabharwal has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for exceptional leadership and service in allergy and immunology care across Florida. Dr. Sabharwal founded and directs Allergy Affiliates, Inc., serving communities from Bradenton to Tampa with two office locations that provide comprehensive treatment for patients of all ages. Her recognition stems from consistent excellence across multiple dimensions, as evaluated through the Rasch model, which creates a linear measurement scale that allows for precise comparisons between applicants excelling in different areas. Castle Connolly has named Sabharwal a Top Doctor since 2020 and included her on its Exceptional Women in Medicine list consecutively from 2020 through 2025, while Sarasota Magazine has featured her among Top Doctors for six consecutive years.

Dr. Sabharwal brings more than 20 years of medical experience to her practice, combining board certifications in both Pediatrics and Allergy & Immunology (Adult and Pediatric). She completed her fellowship at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, where she served as Chief Fellow from 2017 to 2018, following a pediatric residency at the same institution and three years of practicing as a pediatrician at a federally qualified health center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her dual expertise enables her to effectively treat complex allergic and immunologic conditions across all age groups, with a particular focus on pediatric cases.

Dr. Sabharwal’s personal experience with asthma since childhood and having a son with tree nut and seafood allergies provides direct understanding of patient challenges. This perspective drives her commitment to researching and implementing the latest treatment techniques, ensuring that patients can lead active, everyday lives despite their conditions. Her approach emphasizes thorough symptom investigation, state-of-the-art treatment solutions, and compassionate care that puts patients at ease during what can be stressful medical visits.

Research Contributions and Academic Impact

Dr. Sabharwal maintains an active research profile, with publications in peer-reviewed journals that cover critical areas of allergy and immunology. Her notable work includes research on hereditary angioedema, specifically examining C1 esterase inhibitor treatments for this potentially life-threatening autosomal dominant disorder, which is caused by a deficiency of functional C1 esterase inhibitor. She has also contributed significant research on the connections between eosinophilic esophagitis and food allergies, advancing understanding of these interrelated conditions that affect thousands of patients.

Her academic contributions extend to presentations at national medical conferences where she shares findings with fellow specialists. Dr. Sabharwal’s research on pediatric allergy conditions has been particularly influential, drawing on her dual expertise in pediatrics and allergy medicine. These scholarly activities demonstrate her commitment to advancing the field beyond clinical practice, contributing to the broader knowledge base that informs treatment protocols nationwide.

Clinical Innovation and Treatment Excellence

Allergy Affiliates offers comprehensive services, including environmental allergy testing, food allergy management, drug allergy testing (including penicillin allergy testing), asthma treatment, and care for immunology deficiencies. Dr. Sabharwal’s practice was among the first in the region to administer Palforzia, the FDA-approved oral immunotherapy treatment for peanut allergies in children aged 1 to 17 years. Palforzia, initially approved in 2020 for individuals aged 4-17 and expanded in 2024 to include those aged 1-3, represents a significant advancement as the first FDA-approved non-injectable treatment for peanut allergy, mitigating allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, from accidental exposure.

Patient feedback consistently reflects positive experiences, with ratings around 4.5 out of 5 stars across multiple platforms. Patients note Dr. Sabharwal’s patience, thoroughness, and genuine care in listening to concerns. The practice maintains affiliations with major medical facilities, including Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, ensuring seamless coordination of care when specialized hospital services are required. Her practice accepts all major insurance providers and treats a wide range of allergy conditions, including environmental, food, and drug allergies.

Final Words

Dr. Geetika Sabharwal’s professional memberships in prestigious organizations, including the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, reflect her commitment to maintaining the highest standards of practice. Her multilingual abilities, speaking Hindi and Punjabi in addition to English, expand access to care for diverse patient populations across the greater Florida area. These qualifications, combined with her sustained recognition by both Castle Connolly and regional medical publications, demonstrate consistent excellence over multiple years rather than isolated achievement.

Alex Sterling, spokesperson for Global Recognition Awards, emphasized the significance of Dr. Geetika Sabharwal’s achievement: “Dr. Geetika Sabharwal exemplifies the exceptional leadership and service excellence that define our award recipients. Her combination of rigorous research contributions, implementation of innovative treatments like Palforzia, and strong commitment to patient care across diverse communities represents the world-class standard we seek to recognize through Global Recognition Awards.” Dr. Geetika Sabharwal continues to expand access to advanced allergy and immunology care throughout Florida, maintaining her position among leading specialists while serving patients with the compassion informed by her own family’s experiences with allergic conditions.