Allergist Serving West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach has a number of medical offices that offer allergy testing as a sideline to other services, but only a small number of board-certified allergists who focus exclusively on allergy and immunology. Dr. Jeffrey Jacobs sees patients from West Palm Beach at the practice's Jupiter office, a straight shot north on I-95. Dr. Jacobs is board-certified in Allergy and Immunology, a Fellow of both AAAAI and ACAAI, and completed his fellowship at National Jewish Health, consistently ranked as the top respiratory hospital in the United States.
Practice Phone Number:
(561) 510-7232
Practice Address:
210 Jupiter Lakes Blvd, Bldg 3000, Suite 202, Jupiter, FL 33458
Why See a Board-Certified Allergist Instead of an ENT or Primary Care?
West Palm Beach patients often arrive at a specialist after a long road of partial answers. Maybe a primary care office tested for a handful of common allergens and the results were inconclusive. Maybe an urgent care office prescribed steroids during a flare and never identified the underlying cause. A board-certified allergist runs the comprehensive testing and offers the treatment range, especially immunotherapy and biologic medications, that primary care and ENT offices typically do not provide.
Allergy & Asthma Services for West Palm Beach Patients
West Palm Beach patients come to the practice for:
- Comprehensive allergy testing for food, environmental, drug, and insect sting allergens
- Allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy) and sublingual immunotherapy
- Asthma diagnosis and ongoing management, including FeNO and pulmonary function testing
- Biologic therapies for severe asthma, chronic hives, and atopic dermatitis
- Penicillin and other drug allergy testing
- Chronic hives (urticaria) evaluation
- Eczema and atopic dermatitis care
- Primary immunodeficiency evaluation
West Palm Beach Allergy Environment and What Makes Care Here Different
West Palm Beach has its own distinct urban allergy profile compared to the suburban and coastal communities further north. Higher traffic and construction activity, older housing stock with mold and dust mite exposure, and dense ornamental landscaping all contribute to year-round symptoms for sensitive patients. Pet allergies are particularly common given the city's high rate of multi-pet households. Treatment plans are built around your specific exposures rather than a generic regional template.
Getting to the Office from West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach to our Jupiter office is approximately 17 miles and 20 to 25 minutes via I-95 North. The drive is straightforward and worth not having to bounce between providers for related allergic conditions.
From downtown West Palm Beach and the Okeechobee Boulevard area
- Take Okeechobee Boulevard west to I-95
- Get on I-95 North
- Continue on I-95 North for approximately 16 miles
- Take Exit 87A for Indiantown Road East
- Turn left (west) onto Indiantown Road
- Turn left onto Jupiter Lakes Boulevard
- The Jupiter Medical Plaza will be on your right; our office is in Building 3000
From the north end of West Palm Beach (45th Street, Northwood)
8. Get on I-95 North from 45th Street (Exit 71) or Blue Heron Boulevard (Exit 76)
9. Continue on I-95 North for approximately 12 to 14 miles
10. Take Exit 87A for Indiantown Road East
11. Turn left (west) onto Indiantown Road
12. Turn left onto Jupiter Lakes Boulevard
13. The Jupiter Medical Plaza will be on your right; our office is in Building 3000
Parking
Free parking is available throughout the medical plaza. Visitor parking spaces are located directly in front of Building 3000.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Jupiter • Palm Beach Garden • North Palm Beach • Tequesta • Juno Beach • Hobe Sound
BOARD-CERTIFIED ALLERGIST & IMMUNOLOGIST
Meet Dr. Jeffrey Jacobs
Dr. Jeffrey Jacobs is board-certified in Allergy and Immunology by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
(AAAAI) and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
(ACAAI). Dr. Jacobs completed his fellowship at National Jewish Health in Denver, consistently ranked as the top respiratory hospital in the United States. He treats both adults and children and has built the practice around the principle that allergic and immunologic conditions deserve the depth of evaluation that only a focused specialty practice can provide.
What Patients from West Palm Beach Say
"I drive up from West Palm Beach for my appointments and the drive is easier than I thought. Worth it for the level of expertise. Dr. Jacobs caught a drug allergy issue my previous doctors missed for 15 years."
Daniel C.
"Was hesitant about driving to Jupiter but I'm so glad I did. The depth of testing and the treatment options Dr. Jacobs has access to are completely different from what my primary care doctor was offering."
Maria R.
"Excellent allergist. The drive from West Palm is about 20 minutes on I-95. Office is clean, modern, and well-staffed. My chronic hives are finally manageable thanks to the biologic treatment Dr. Jacobs prescribed."
Christopher M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth driving to Jupiter from West Palm Beach to see an allergist?
For many patients, yes. The drive is roughly 20 to 25 minutes on I-95. Patients tell us the depth of evaluation, the range of treatment options, and the ability to get all of their allergy and immunology care from a single specialist makes the drive worthwhile, especially compared to bouncing between a primary care office, an ENT for sinuses, and a dermatologist for eczema when one specialist can address the underlying allergic disease driving all of it.
Do you treat adults and children from West Palm Beach?
Yes. Dr. Jacobs treats patients of all ages. Pediatric food allergy testing, childhood asthma, and pediatric eczema are common reasons families from West Palm Beach come to the practice.
What is the difference between allergy testing at a primary care office and at an allergist?
Primary care offices typically run a single specific IgE blood panel that screens for a limited list of common allergens. A board-certified allergist can run skin prick testing (more sensitive and immediately readable), intradermal testing where appropriate, specific IgE testing tailored to your history, component testing for food allergens, and supervised oral food challenges where indicated. The range of testing and the ability to interpret nuanced results is significantly broader.
How do I know if I need allergy shots?
Allergy shots are typically a good option for patients with confirmed sensitivities to environmental allergens (pollen, mold, dust mite, animal dander), symptoms that significantly affect daily life, and either inadequate response to medication or a desire to address the underlying disease rather than continuing on lifelong symptom medication. The decision is made together after testing confirms your specific sensitivities.
Do you accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida for West Palm Beach patients?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Medicare. Specific plan acceptance can vary, so we recommend calling to verify your individual coverage before scheduling.
Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an Appointment from West Palm Beach. Call (561) 624-9188 or use the online booking form. New patient appointments are typically available within one to two weeks for routine testing. Urgent cases involving suspected anaphylaxis, severe asthma flares, or drug allergy reactions are seen sooner.
