Six physicians from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma – the largest allergy practice in Georgia – rank among metro Atlanta’s Top Doctors in Atlanta magazine’s July issue. Each year, the publication honors notable physicians among the area’s healthcare landscape. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma is no stranger to the accolade, having had multiple physicians on the Top Doctors list since its inception.
The Atlanta Allergy & Asthma physicians appearing on the 2026 Atlanta magazine Top Doctors list are: Dr. Sara B. Bluestein, Dr. Erinn T. Gardner, Dr. Lily G. Hwang, Dr. Louis B. Kalish, Dr. Keith I. Lenchner, and Dr. Meera M. Patrawala.
Atlanta magazine creates its list from a roster of doctors selected by Professional Research Service (PRS). More than 1,000 physicians appear on the publication’s 2026 list. These doctors represent the following counties in Georgia: Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, and Rockdale. PRS creates its list by conducting an online peer-review survey of physicians in the metro Atlanta area. Physicians are asked to nominate fellow physicians they deem the best in their field of practice. Many votes were cast honoring excellence in all fields of medicine. The featured doctors were screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through applicable boards, agencies, and rating services.
“Our continuing goal is to be the go-to, expert resource for metro Atlantans dealing with the often overwhelming challenges of asthma and allergies,” says Dr. Lily G. Hwang, Medical Director of Atlanta Allergy & Asthma. “Recognitions like this show us we’re on the right track as a trusted practice, and hopefully it will help give patients additional confidence when choosing Atlanta Allergy & Asthma.”
Meet the Top Doctors
Dr. Sara B. Bluestein
Dr. Sara B. Bluestein is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She completed her Allergy and Immunology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she received the Sam Marney Award for Excellence in Allergy & Immunology Training. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency in pediatrics at Levine Children’s Hospital (Carolinas Medical Center) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Bluestein grew up in Marietta, Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology. She is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Dr. Bluestein treats patients of all ages with allergic and immunologic conditions, and asthma. She practices at the Northlake location.
Dr. Erinn T. Gardner
Dr. Erinn T. Gardner is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Gardner did her residency training in internal medicine at Northwestern University and then completed her fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at Northwestern University and Northwestern University Children’s Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gardner is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society of Georgia. She sees patients at the Canton and Fayetteville locations.
Dr. Lily G. Hwang
Dr. Lily G. Hwang is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, the American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics and Women's Health Certification from Michigan State University/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. She completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Rush University Medical Center/John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital, Chicago, IL. She is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society of Georgia, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. She practices at the Lawrenceville and Sandy Springs locations.
Dr. Louis B. Kalish
Dr. Louis B. Kalish is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he also completed an internship and residency in pediatrics. Dr. Kalish completed his allergy and clinical immunology specialty training at the University of Tennessee. He practices at the East Cobb and Kennestone locations.
Dr. Keith I. Lenchner
Dr. Keith I. Lenchner is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from Harvard University and his medical degree at the University of Chicago. Dr. Lenchner completed both his residency training in internal medicine and his fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at Northwestern University. He is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and the Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Society of Georgia. He practices at the Buckhead and Stockbridge locations.
Dr. Meera M. Patrawala
Dr. Meera M. Patrawala is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. She received her bachelor’s degree and medical degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. Dr. Patrawala completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. After completing her specialty training in allergy/immunology at Emory, she then served as Senior Research Associate in Emory’s Department of Pediatrics. She is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Dr. Patrawala practices at the Alpharetta and Sandy Springs locations.
About Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
Atlanta Allergy & Asthma, the largest allergy practice in Georgia, has been the premier provider of quality care and research in the field of allergies, asthma, and immunology for more than 50 years. The practice’s board-certified allergists and specially trained advanced practitioners are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic, asthmatic, and immunologic diseases. Atlanta Allergy & Asthma is the only National Allergy Bureau-certified pollen counting station in the Atlanta area. Visit AtlantaAllergy.com for daily updates.