Packianathan, Nalini

Nalini Packianathan, MD

Allergist & Immunologist
Packianathan, Nalini

Dr. Packianathan is a board-certified allergist and immunologist at Schweiger Dermatology & Allergy.

She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of allergy and immunology conditions in both adults and children, including seasonal and perennial allergies, hives, eczema, food allergies, asthma, sinusitis, contact allergy and drug allergy. Dr. Packianathan has a particular interest in contact allergy and specializes in patch testing.

About Nalini Packianathan, MD

Dr. Packianathan is a board-certified allergist and immunologist at Schweiger Dermatology & Allergy.

She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of allergy and immunology conditions in both adults and children, including seasonal and perennial allergies, hives, eczema, food allergies, asthma, sinusitis, contact allergy and drug allergy. Dr. Packianathan has a particular interest in contact allergy and specializes in patch testing.

She received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo (Jacobs School of Medicine), where she also earned a Master of Science and a Master of Public Health. She completed her residency in internal medicine and social/preventive medicine at SUNY Buffalo, followed by a fellowship in allergy and immunology at the same institution. She is board certified in both internal medicine and allergy/immunology.

Throughout her career, Dr. Packianathan has been actively involved in research in the fields of basic sciences and allergy and immunology, contributing to several peer-reviewed academic publications. She has also served as president of the Buffalo Allergy Society.

As a member of the American College of Allergy and Immunology and a fellow of the American Contact Dermatitis Society, Dr. Packianathan is committed to delivering personalized care to her patients, helping them manage their conditions effectively and improve their quality of life.

A lifelong resident of Western New York, she enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband and two children.

Education & Training

  • MD, State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine
  • MS, State University of New York at Buffalo
  • MPH, State University of New York at Buffalo
  • Internal medicine and social/preventive medicine residency, SUNY Buffalo
  • Allergy and immunology fellowship, SUNY Buffalo

Experience

  • Allergy and immunology specialist
  • Contact allergy and patch testing expert

Professional Memberships & Associations

  • American College of Allergy and Immunology
  • American Contact Dermatitis Society
  • Buffalo Allergy Society (past president)

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Allergy and Immunology

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About Schweiger Dermatology Group

At Schweiger Dermatology Group, we believe no one should wait to feel confident in their own skin. That's why we're committed to delivering The Ultimate Patient Experience—expert care that's fast, compassionate, and seamless. Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010 to eliminate long wait times for high quality dermatologists, we've grown into the nation's leading dermatology practice, with hundreds of locations across the country and millions of satisfied patients. We offer medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, as well as allergy services—in modern, state-of-the-art offices. Most new patients are seen within days, and we accept most insurances and handle billing for you. Whether it's a skin concern or a cosmetic goal, we make it easy to get the care you need—without the wait.