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I agree on a second opinion, tehre's no harm in seeing who else is out there that might be better informed. However I will say everytime I mention a study/trial/ect. to our allergist (who is the top rated pediatric allergist in our state) he always has a good reasoning as to why he hasn't brought it up before. So maybe the doctor is informed but not in agreement with the new stuff?

Would someone in your FB allergy group be able to recommend another pediatric allergist?

Does your pedi have any suggestions on finding another pediatric allergist?

Are you in a Mom's group in your area? Could you post to your Mom's group to see if anyone has leads on a second opinion.

I have had a lot of great luck with younger doctors when it comes to things where I want someone aggressive and up to date. There is a saying that goes something to the effect of when you hear hoofbeats think horses not zebras, younger doctors tend to think zebras so they aren't always the best option but when you are dealing with zebras, in my experience, they find them quickly.

I think older/experienced docs are better for some areas but in general I prefer doctors who are more up to date.

As a child I went to so many old dermatologists that prescribed antibiotic after antibiotic and topical cream after topical cream. Then I went to college and the dermatologist at the university medical center was able to diagnose my severe cystic acne and get me on a treatment plan and healed me skin.

Maybe look on healthgrades and see if you can find a allergist in your area. I've had good luck finding a great dentist and pediatrician...the reviews were accurate. I went to a dentist with poor reviews and he was AWFUL.

Personally I'd go with a well established doctor. Especially when it comes to allergies where there seems to be "fads" and trends in the topic. My pediatrician recently told us that the ideas regarding food allergies are actually reverting back to the ways of ~the 1960s. What they thought was best recently is actually turning out to have a negative impact (ex- waiting a long time to introduce nuts). I would prefer an allergist who has seen the studies and trends come and go and who has a lot of tried and true experience with their line of work.