Patient ratings for Dr. Allen average 1.5 stars out of 5. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Allen include myasthenia gravis, guillain-barre syndrome, and inflammation. He takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Allen trained at Tufts Medical Center for his residency. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2015 Edition; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2016 Edition; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor - Rising Star". Dr. Allen's professional affiliations include the University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC), Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.