
Lawrence D. Sher, M.D., FAAP, FAAAA, FACAAI
Adult and Pediatric Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Dr. Sher is board-certified in adult and pediatric asthma, allergy and immunology and pediatrics. He is active in both the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and is currently a member of its immunotherapy committee in addition to the rhinitis and sinusitis committee.
Dr. Sher is nationally known and published, most recently for his work in food allergies. As a major contributor to food allergies worldwide, Dr. Sher continues to help his patients diagnosed with debilitating food allergies through oral immunotherapy (OIT). Dr. Sher is also highly acclaimed for his research and publications on COVID-19 vaccines and COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies.
Dr. Sher went to medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed a pediatric residency at the University of California, Los Angeles and fellowship in allergy, asthma, and immunology at both the UCLA Westwood and Harbor campuses. He has been in practice for over 30 years in the Palos Verdes community. He founded Peninsula Research Associates in 1999, a clinical trials institute devoted to helping develop new vaccines and medications for asthma, allergies, ADHD and sleep disorders.
Dr. Sher's recent articles
Message from Dr. Sher – Summer 2025
Dr. Lawrence Sher provides an update for Palos Verdes Medical Group as we head into summer!
Summer and ADHD
Summer is the perfect time to evaluate or adjust ADHD treatment—for both kids and adults—while life is a little less hectic.
Message from Dr. Sher – December 2024
Dear Patients, As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a healthy, happy New Year! It has been an honor to be part of your healthcare journey this year, and I look forward to continuing to...

