Dr. Lawrence SherM.D., FAAP, FAAAA, FACAAI
Primary Care
at Palos Verdes Medical Group — Rolling Hills Estates, CA
About
Dr. Lawrence Sher grew up in Huntington Beach and earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at UCLA, then pursued a fellowship in allergy, asthma, and immunology across both the UCLA Westwood and Harbor campuses. Those seven years of UCLA training gave research a central place in his clinical identity.
Dr. Sher holds board certification in adult and pediatric asthma, allergy and immunology, as well as in pediatrics. He carries fellowship status with the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, where he serves on the immunotherapy committee and the rhinitis and sinusitis committee. He founded Peninsula Research Associates in 1999 and has conducted over 400 studies, lecturing on his findings worldwide. His work in oral immunotherapy for food allergies has contributed to treatment advances on a global scale. He has practiced in the Palos Verdes community for over 30 years and sees up to 100 patients per week alongside his ongoing research program.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Fellowship
Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, UCLA Westwood and Harbor campuses
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sher right for?
Dr. Sher is a strong fit for patients of any age managing asthma, allergies, food allergies, or immunologic disorders. Children and adults dealing with sinusitis, rhinitis, or ADHD benefit from his broad clinical range. Patients interested in oral immunotherapy for food allergies will find nationally recognized expertise in his care. Those who value a physician with deep research credentials and over three decades of community practice will feel well-matched with Dr. Sher.
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Internal MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sher specializes in asthma, allergies, food allergies, sinusitis, rhinitis, immunologic disorders, ADHD, and sleep disorders. He holds board certification in both adult and pediatric allergy, asthma and immunology, as well as in pediatrics. His clinical scope covers patients of all ages.
Yes. Dr. Sher holds board certification in adult and pediatric asthma, allergy and immunology, and in pediatrics. He also carries fellowship designations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Dr. Sher earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He then completed a pediatric residency at UCLA, followed by a fellowship in allergy, asthma, and immunology at both the UCLA Westwood and Harbor campuses.
Yes. Dr. Sher has made oral immunotherapy a clinical focus and contributes to food allergy treatment advances worldwide. His work in OIT has earned him national recognition and numerous published papers on the subject.
Dr. Sher founded Peninsula Research Associates in 1999, a clinical trials institute located next to his medical office. He has conducted over 400 studies and lectured on findings around the world. His research partnerships include Astra Zeneca, Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Pfizer.
Dr. Sher opened his Palos Verdes practice in the late 1980s and has served the community for over 30 years. He formally established Palos Verdes Medical Group in 1992.
Yes. Dr. Sher holds board certification in both pediatric and adult allergy, asthma and immunology, allowing him to treat patients across all age groups.
Dr. Sher currently serves on the immunotherapy committee and the rhinitis and sinusitis committee of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. He remains an active member of both the ACAAI and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026