Gary Soffer, MD, FAAP is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, where he serves as a pediatrician, allergist-immunologist, and Director of Integrative Medicine at the Smilow Cancer Center. Trained in both conventional medicine and integrative approaches, Dr. Soffer is passionate about demystifying the immune system and making complex medical concepts accessible to patients, students, and the public. His work focuses on bridging modern science with ancient wisdom—integrating practices like yoga, meditation, and mind-body medicine with cutting-edge immunology to support whole-person health.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Soffer has pioneered programs connecting food, agriculture, and health, emphasizing nutrition and food systems as a cornerstone of disease prevention and healing. He is frequently invited to share his expertise at institutions and organizations including Stanford, Harvard, NYU, the Rodale Institute, and Blue Hill at Stone Barns. His perspective has also been featured in outlets such as NBC, Forbes, and HuffPost, where he continues to advocate for a holistic vision of health grounded in science, compassion, and wisdom.

Selected Publications

• Soffer G, Myers C, Weinstock M, Hand M. Alternative, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine Approaches to Allergic Rhinitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2025. doi:10.1016/j.anai.2025.01.021

• Soffer GK, Shroff P, Horwitz R. Safety Considerations for Natural Products Commonly Used By Patients with Allergic Disease. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022;10(12):3131-3138

• Boolchandani H, Horwitz R, Soffer G. An integrative medicine review of primary prevention of allergy in pediatrics. Complement Ther Med. 2021;58:102695

• Soffer GK, Horwitz R, Weil A. Nonpharmacologic therapeutic possibilities for immunosenescence. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2020;146(4):922