Dr. Weihong Zheng, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Allergist & Immunologist
148 Chestnut St Needham MA, 02492About
Dr. Weihong Zheng practices Allergy and Immunology care in Needham, MA. Dr. Zheng specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases. Allergist-Immunologists are trained and certified to treat each patients sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity. Dr. Zheng provides several means of testing and treatment to increase immunity to potentially harmful substances.
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Get to know Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Specialist Dr. Weihong Zheng, who serves patients in Boston and Needham, Massachusetts.
Dr. Zheng is an allergy, asthma & immunology specialist practicing in Boston and Needham, Massachusetts. She specializes in adult and pediatric allergy and immunology. Growing up in a family of internists and surgeons, Dr. Zheng’s passion to help others inspired her to become a physician. Allergies run in her family, so she knows first-hand the importance of finding a great doctor to manage allergic diseases.
Dr. Zheng focuses on patient-centered, compassionate, and individualized medical care. She creates a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient by carefully discussing their symptoms and utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic testing.
Dr. Zheng is currently serving patients at the Allergy and Asthma Center of Boston / Boston Premier Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. She and her team believe in the importance of listening to patients and ensuring all their concerns and needs are addressed. The practice functions like a family, creating a welcoming environment for both new and returning patients.
Dr. Zheng worked at the Allergy Division of Tufts Medical Center with the academic appointment of Assistant Professor at the Tufts University School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, and MetroWest Medical Center.
Dr. Zheng is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (FAAAAI). She is also a Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (FACAAI).
Dr. Zheng received her medical degree from China Medical University. Thereafter, she went on to complete her internship / residency at Carney Hospital, followed by her fellowship training at National Jewish Health.
Dr. Zheng is board-certified through the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) to treat both children and adults. The ABAI is a conjoint board of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABAI is committed to working closely with its parent boards to maintain the highest educational and clinical standards in the specialty of allergy/immunology.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Zheng is invested in training the next generation of healthcare professionals. She has previously taught the Patient-Doctor course at Harvard Medical School and actively seeks opportunities to continue sharing her knowledge and experience.
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. As an allergy, asthma & immunology specialist, Dr. Zheng specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, asthma, and other diseases of the immune system. Her patients have excellent things to say about her, one stating “Dr. Zheng is an extremely kind and caring individual who follows her mission of putting patients first. I would recommend her to everyone!”
Dr. Zheng has been honored with the Patient Choice Award (2014-2016), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014-2016), Top 10 Doctor-City (2014), and On-Time Doctor Award (2015-2016).
In her spare time, Dr. Zheng enjoys the arts, doing yoga, as well as fishing with her husband and two sons. In addition to English, she speaks Mandarin.
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