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Alpha Allergy & Asthma Associates is a private medical clinic in Silver Spring, Maryland (Montgomery County) that specializes in allergist-immunology for adults and children. Led by Dr. Erekosima and Dr. D’Jahna Akinyemi, the practice offers comprehensive care for allergic conditions (seasonal allergies, hay fever, food allergies, hives, eczema), asthma, sinus issues, and other immunologic conditions. Services commonly include allergy testing, allergen immunotherapy (including allergy shots), lung function tests, and treatments like Xolair for severe cases. The clinic operates two offices in Silver Spring and serves the Washington, DC metro area. Contact: (301) 879-7700. Founded in 2015, the practice is headquartered at 2415 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

Clinic Type

Allergy and Asthma Clinic

Address

2415 Musgrove Road #107, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Phone

301-879-7700

Email

Info@AlphaAllergy.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Allergy and immunology
  • Asthma treatment
  • Allergen immunotherapy
  • Pediatric allergy
  • Sinusitis
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Food allergy
  • Drug allergy
  • Eczema
  • Urticaria (hives)
  • Chronic Angioedema
  • Immune deficiency disorders
  • Spirometry / Pulmonary Function testing
  • Lung function testing
  • Bee sting/wasp immunotherapy
  • Anaphylaxis treatment
  • Skin testing
  • Pollen and pet allergy testing
  • Penicillin allergy testing
  • Aspirin desensitization
  • Vaccine/Immunotherapy support (SLIT)

Technology & Equipment

  • Spirometry / Pulmonary Function testing
  • Bee sting/wasp immunotherapy
  • Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)
  • Subcutaneous immunotherapy
  • Allergen immunotherapy
  • Penicillin allergy testing
  • Aspirin desensitization

Team

  • Nkiruka Erekosima, MD MPH — Physician (MD, MPH)
  • D’Jahna Thomas, MD (formerly Akinyemi) — Physician (MD)

Insurance & Payment

Call for payment options, New Patient information page may cover payments

Languages Spoken

  • English

Current Offers

New Patient Welcome

FAQs

What conditions do you treat?

Allergic and immunologic conditions including asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, hives, eczema, drug and food allergies, and immune deficiencies.

How can I request an appointment?

Call (301) 879-7700 or use the online appointment request.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 4.2/5 stars (25 reviews)
  • Yelp (via MapQuest): 2.5/5 stars (3 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable medical care
  • Thorough patient care and listening skills
  • Kind and caring clinical staff

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and to see the doctor
  • Reports of unfriendly or surly front desk staff

"The care is good but if you have an appointment be prepared to be here at least 2 hours! The staff is great and caring but wait times are ridiculous."

Birdeye review

"Dr. Nkiruka Erekosima has been such an amazing provider. Her and her staff provide excellent patient care by listening to your concerns and dedicating the time to thoroughly guide you."

Birdeye review

"I was referred to them by my primary care physician in the same building so for convenience I stopped by. The front desk person was unfriendly and surly."

Yelp review via MapQuest

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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