Dr. Chelle P. Wilhelm, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Allergist-Immunologist Dr. Chelle P. Wilhelm, who serves patients in Jackson, Mississippi.

Dr. Wilhelm is a board-certified allergist-immunologist who is currently serving patients at Mississippi Allergy & Asthma Clinic (MSAAC) in Jackson, Mississippi. MSAAC is the premier Asthma & Allergy Clinic in Mississippi, offering treatment for seasonal/food allergies and sports asthma.

Dr. Wilhelm was an Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center from 2015 until joining Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic in July of 2017. Dr. Wilhelm earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2007. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2010, where she was Chief Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine from 2010-2011. She also completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2013, followed by a fellowship in asthma and allergy at the same Center in 2015. 

Dr. Wilhelm is board-certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Wilhelm is also board-certified in allergy & immunology by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI). The ABAI was established in 1971 as a Conjoint Board of the ABIM and the ABP. It is committed to working closely with its parent boards to maintain the highest educational and clinical standards in the specialty of allergy/immunology. Dr. Wilhelm is a member of the American Lung Association. 

Allergy and immunology involves the management of disorders related to the immune system. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems. An allergist-immunologist, like Dr. Wilhelm, is a physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent allergic diseases and disease processes affecting the immune system. 

Recommended Articles

• NBC Today's Hoda Kotb Opens Up About Her Personal Fight with Breast Cancer

  For Hoda Kotb, cancer brought something to her life that ended up saving her. Most people know Hoda Kotb as the positive and energetic co-anchor of NBC News TODAY, but what people don't know is that she didn't always live her life this way.Back in her early 40s, Hoda was going through a tough time....

• Are There Health Benefits of Cilantro?

  What is cilantro and where does it come from?Cilantro is a plant that blooms and is replanted yearly. Thus, it is considered an annual herb. Its scientific name is Coriandrum sativum and is also known as "coriander" or "Chinese parsley". Every part of the plant is edible, but its dried seeds and...

• Is Tonsillitis Contagious?

  What is tonsillitis?Tonsils are two glands located at the back of the throat and can be seen through the mouth. These glands help prevent infections from developing in the body. Tonsillitis happens when the tonsils become inflamed or infected by viruses or bacteria. Tonsillitis is a common...

• After Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis: What to Expect

  No two people are going to experience their diagnosis of ovarian cancer in the same way. Although some emotions, such as shock and grief, are common feelings among those who are newly diagnosed with cancer, not everyone will feel their emotions in the same degree or in the same order. All cancer is...

• Autism: Coping with Shopping and Sensory Overload

  The neurodevelopmental disorders collectively referred to as autism affects every person differently. Autism presents as a certain set of behaviors that can limit a person’s ability to interact with others. Autism is characterized by certain outwardly visible behaviors such as speech difficulties...

• Pain that Requires Prompt Medical Attention

  The following are a list of different painful experiences that one must seek medical attention for:Severe headache“If headache is accompanied by a cold, it could be sinus headache”, says Sandra Fryhofer, MD, MACP, spokeswoman for the American College of Physicians. If the headache is severe and...