Cherie Zachary, MD, has been installed as president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) during the organization's Annual Scientific Meeting held in Orlando on November 10. David Stukus, MD, from Columbus, Ohio, was elected as president-elect.
Additional officers named include Maureen Petersen, MD, as vice president and Melinda Rathkopf, MD, MBA, as treasurer. Regents elected for three-year terms are Christopher C. Chang, MD, PhD, MBA; Mitchell H. Grayson, MD; and Jay A. Lieberman, MD.
Dr. Zachary is a board-certified allergist based in Bloomington, Minnesota. She has focused her career on patient care across all ages and has taken part in leadership roles within the allergy community. Her work includes efforts to promote equity and membership development. Dr. Zachary is serving her second term on the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and chairs its Licensure Committee.
She completed her undergraduate studies at Stanford University and earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine. Her residency was at the University of Minnesota with fellowship training at Northwestern University and Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. After completing her fellowship training, she served as an attending physician for eight years.
Dr. Zachary is a Fellow of ACAAI as well as the American College of Physicians and the American Contact Dermatitis Society. She has contributed to several ACAAI committees including Membership, Appointments, Meeting Site Selection, Government Relations and the Board of Regents. She also chaired the Allergy Section for the National Medical Association and participated in Medicare advisory committees.
She has been recognized by patients and peers as a Top Doctor in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine and one of America’s Best Doctors.
Dr. David Stukus serves as Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in Allergy and Immunology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital where he directs the Food Allergy Treatment Center. He previously started the Complex Asthma Clinic there to help children with severe asthma.
His work includes clinical care for children with food allergies along with research initiatives, quality improvement projects, advocacy efforts and medical education activities. Dr. Stukus is an internationally recognized speaker who has received awards from various organizations and served on multiple ACAAI committees.
He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine followed by residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified in both Allergy/Immunology and Pediatrics.
The ACAAI represents more than 6,000 allergists-immunologists and allied health professionals nationwide since its founding in 1942. The organization supports collaboration among members to advance patient care through education, advocacy and research initiatives.
For further information about allergies or asthma or to locate an allergist nearby visit https://allergyandasthmarelief.org/. The next ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting will take place October 24-28.
