Elias Akl, MD

Allergy and Immunology
Accepting new patients
Sees patients of all ages
Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy South Street
Schedule onlineCall 215-671-6330
Headshot of Elias Akl, MD
Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Allergist & Immunologist at Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy

Dr. Elias Akl is a board certified Allergist and Immunologist who received his medical doctorate degree from University of Balamand in Lebanon and completed his internal medicine residency at Mt Sinai (Englewood Program). He completed his allergy and immunology fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Akl is also board certified in internal medicine and is a fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (FAAAAI) and sits on various committees for the AAAAI. Dr. Akl sees patients of all ages and is interested in food allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis, chronic urticaria and asthma as well as immune deficiency diseases. He speaks English, Arabic and French.

My education and training

  • Medical School: University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
  • Residency: Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
  • Residency: University of Virginia Health System

Spoken languages

English
English
Français
French
العربية
Arabic

Reviews

Average Rating

169 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

Anonymous
May 2026
he was great
Anonymous
May 2026
knowledgeable and experienced
Anonymous
April 2026
i've been going to dr. akl for years and would highly recommend him. he's knowledgeable and has excellent patient rapport.
Anonymous
April 2026
the doctor went out of his way to order medication i need to be tested for an allergic reaction.

Insurance accepted

Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.

Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Akl is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions