Best of Arlington 2020

Allergist

Courtesy of Sally Joo Bailey

It’s said that this area is rough on folks with allergies. Many land in Sally Joo Bailey’s Arlington office seeking relief. “We have such a beautiful spring here, but that means we go from not having a lot of pollen to everything blooming and blossoming at the same time,” says the seasoned (see what we did there?) allergist. Pollen isn’t the only offender. The region’s humidity also creates a welcome environment for dust mites, she says, which are partial to moisture in the air. Bailey completed her residency at Georgetown and a fellowship at Johns Hopkins, and has spent 12 years at her practice on North George Mason Drive, treating problems ranging from food allergies to eczema with empathy and care. “We treat patients like they’re family,” she says. “I know it sounds corny, but it’s so true.” –Matt Blitz

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