Dr. Lawrence E. Gelber, MD

Expert Publications

• Asthma in Tanta, Egypt: serologic analysis of total and specific IgE antibody levels and their relationship to parasite infection.
• Environmental exposure to cockroach allergens: analysis with monoclonal antibody-based enzyme immunoassays.
• Association of sensitization to Alternaria allergens with asthma among school-age children.

Media Releases

Get to know Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Lawrence E. Gelber, who serves patients in Virginia.

An experienced allergist and immunologist, Dr. Gelber has been in practice with Richmond Allergy & Asthma Specialists since 1991, currently serving as President and Managing Partner. 

He has a special interest in most manifestations of allergic diseases including, nasal allergies, ocular allergies, asthma, sinus problems, headaches allergies in infants and gastrointestinal problems in patients of all ages triggered by food allergy.

The mission of Richmond Allergy & Asthma Specialists is to provide the highest quality allergy and asthma health care for their community. The physicians are committed to creating an atmosphere of open communication, mutual respect and teamwork. They provide one-on-one, personalized care and treatment of medical needs. 

With a broad educational background, Dr. Gelber received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Science at Indiana University and his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He attended medical school at the University of Modena School of Medicine and Surgery and the Center for Technological Studies, School of Medicine and completed residencies in pediatrics and neonatology at the Medical Center of Delaware where he served as a chief resident. Furthermore, he was a research assistant in internal medicine and allergy and immunology at the University of Virginia and completed a fellowship in allergy and clinical immunology at UVa.

Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia, Dr. Gelber is affiliated with various hospitals, including Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital and Henrico Doctors’ Hospital.

Belonging to numerous local, regional and national medical organizations, he is member of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, the American College of Asthma Allergy and Immunology, and the American Medical Association. He also actively supports local charities.

The field of allergy and immunology encompasses the management of disorders relating 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 is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat, and manage allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders, including primary immunodeficiency disorders.  

A leader in his field, Dr. Gelber has been involved in numerous research studies, resulting in a number of publications and presentations over the past 3025 years. He has served on a number of committees over the years that have benefitted the patients and medical community of Virginia, and has given over 100 presentations on allergy and asthma to local medical groups, laypersons, and to the media. 

With extensive clinical experience in allergy and asthma in patients of all ages, his training and experience has enabled him to provide very accurate and effective diagnosis and treatment recommendations for thousands of allergic patients over the years. For this, he has been nationally recognized multiple years by the Consumers Research Council as one of “America’s Top Doctors” in Allergy; Who’s Who in 2008 and 2009; Richmond Magazine’s “Top Docs for Kids” in Allergy in 2002; and Richmond Magazine’s “Top Docs” for Allergy and Immunology for multiple years. He prides himself with actively pursuing continuing medical education (CME) and has received the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award for CME yearly since 1990.

Outside of the office, Dr. Gelber enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Tammy, and his two sons, Matthew and Harrison.

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