Helen Skolnick, MD

Dr. Skolnick has been trained to care for a wide array of allergic diseases. After training in pediatrics at New England Medical Center, she attended a pediatric Allergy and Immunology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins Hospital and has been cross-trained in adult allergy and immunology. She treats a spectrum of allergic and immunological conditions including angioedema, urticaria, allergic rhinitis, food allergies and asthma. Dr. Skolnick specializes in food allergy and has conducted research in this field. She regularly conducts food challenges in the Princeton office. Food challenges aid in the diagnosis of food allergy as well as help determine whether a child has “outgrown” his/her food allergy.

• Angioedema
• Urticaria
• Allergic rhinitis
• Food allergies
• Asthma

• Bachelor of Science, Cornell University
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – Alpha Omega Alpha Scholar, 1994
• Residency at New England Medical Center/Boston Floating Hospital, 1997
• Fellowship in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2001

Professional Certification and Licensure

• Diplomate American Board of Pediatrics, 1997
• Diplomate American Board of Allergy and Immunology, 2001 (Re-certified 2011)
• Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners

Professional Associations

• Attending Physician University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro
• Member, American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
• Member, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics – Founding member of Resident’s Committee, Massachusetts Chapter
• Assistant Clinical Professor – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Member, New Jersey Allergy Society
• Member, Cornell University Alumni Association
• Sepracor-American Academy of Asthma Allergy and Immunology Research Award

Distinctions

• Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine Awardee, 2020-present
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 25 Years

Regional Guides

• Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (book series): Editions 5-18
• Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors: 2010-present
• New York Metro Area (digital guide): 2016-present
• New York Magazine: Top Doctors: 2021-present