Dr. Nikhila SchroederM.D., M.Eng.
Functional Medicine
at Allergenuity Health Associates — Huntersville, NC
About
Dr. Nikhila Schroeder brings a uniquely broad scientific background to allergy and immunology care. Before earning her medical degree, she completed both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with concentrations in biomedical engineering and music. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2009, then moved to Charlottesville, Virginia for her training. She completed a Pediatrics Residency at the University of Virginia in 2012 and an Allergy/Immunology Fellowship there in 2014. Dr. Schroeder holds board certification in both Allergy and Immunology, covering adult and pediatric patients, and in Pediatrics.
Her fellowship sparked a deep interest in immune-modifying treatments, particularly sublingual immunotherapy. She pursued that focus directly after training, joining Allergy Associates of La Crosse from 2014 to 2017. There, she treated nearly 1,000 patients with sublingual immunotherapy from all over the country. That experience shaped the foundation of Allergenuity Health, which she and her husband James opened in Huntersville in 2018. Dr. Schroeder treats environmental allergies, food allergies, asthma, and drug allergies. She takes an integrative approach to care and puts a strong patient-physician relationship at the center of every treatment plan. Outside the practice, she keeps music alive through singing and playing the ukelele, and she cherishes time cooking, traveling, and being with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (concentrations in biomedical engineering and music), 2004/2005
Medical School
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, M.D., 2009
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Virginia, 2012
Fellowship
Allergy/Immunology, University of Virginia, 2014
Additional Training
Post-fellowship position at Allergy Associates of La Crosse (2014-2017), treating nearly 1000 patients with sublingual immunotherapy
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Schroeder right for?
Dr. Schroeder serves both children and adults dealing with environmental allergies, food allergies, asthma, or drug allergies. Patients who want an alternative to allergy shots often find her SLIT drop protocols a strong fit. She works well with patients who prefer an integrative approach that looks at overall immune load rather than isolated symptoms. Families managing food allergies, including those pursuing oral food challenges, benefit from her pediatric training and deep clinical experience with immunotherapy. Patients traveling from outside the Charlotte area are welcome, and the practice provides resources to help with logistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schroeder treats environmental allergies, food allergies, asthma, and drug allergies. She also evaluates and manages allergic conditions across both adult and pediatric populations. Her clinical focus includes immune-modifying treatments, with particular depth in sublingual immunotherapy.
Yes. Dr. Schroeder holds board certification in both Allergy and Immunology, covering adult and pediatric patients, and in Pediatrics. She completed both certifications after finishing her fellowship training at the University of Virginia in 2014.
Dr. Schroeder trained in allergy and immunology at the University of Virginia, then spent three years at Allergy Associates of La Crosse developing specialized expertise in sublingual immunotherapy. From 2014 to 2017, she treated nearly 1,000 patients with SLIT drops from across the country. That experience directly informed how she built Allergenuity Health.
Yes. Dr. Schroeder holds board certification in both Allergy and Immunology and Pediatrics, so she sees patients across all age groups. Families with children dealing with food or environmental allergies are among her most common patients.
Dr. Schroeder takes an integrative approach that looks at the whole patient, not just individual symptoms. She works to reduce the overall load on the immune system through comprehensive treatment planning. A strong patient-physician relationship and personalized care sit at the core of how she practices.
Dr. Schroeder earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2009. Before medical school, she completed both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT.
Yes. Dr. Schroeder offers Penicillin-Family Drug Allergy Testing at Allergenuity Health. This service helps patients understand whether a reported drug allergy is accurate, which can expand their treatment options going forward.
Yes. Dr. Schroeder performs several types of food challenges at Allergenuity Health, including Oral Food Challenges, Graded Oral Food Challenges, Proximity Food Challenges, Skin Food Challenges, and Contamination Food Challenges. These evaluations help patients learn their true tolerance thresholds for specific foods.
Doctor profile last updated March 29, 2026