New Patient Information

Physician Referrals

Please make note of the following for physician referrals:

If you were referred by another physician, please provide their name, address, and phone number.
If your health insurance requires a referral, please make sure your referral is valid and has been sent to our office before your arrival.

In preparation for your appointment, please:

Do not apply any cream or lotion to your back on the day of the initial visit.
Do not discontinue any other prescribed medications which you may be taking. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at one of our locations.
Discontinue all anti-histamine type medications at least 72 hours prior to the initial visit or any appointment for a scratch test. Examples of these types of medications are:
- Allegra (Fexofenadine)
- Antivert (Meclizine)
- Antihistamine Eye Drops
- Antihistamine Nasal Sprays (Astelin, Astepro, Patanase)
- Atarax (Hydroxyzine)
- Benadryl (Diphehydramine)
- Clarinex (Desloratadine)
- Claritin (Loratadine)
- Sinequan (Doxepin)
- Xyzal (Levocetirizine)
- Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
- Herbal Supplements
- Over-the-Counter Cold Remedies Including Antihistamines

Please bring the following to your appointment:

a picture ID and your health insurance card/cards with you.
a list of medications, vitamins, and supplements you are currently taking and/or you can simply bring all of them with you at the time of your appointment.
payment for your co-pay. We request that any co-pays be paid at the completion of your visit
if possible, a printed and filled-out copy of our New Patient Form.
If applicable, your valid physician’s referral.

Here are some guidelines for your first appointment:

Avoid Creams or Lotions – Please do not apply any cream or lotion to your back on the day of the initial visit.
Arrival Time – Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to allow for the registration process.
Time Required for your Visit – The initial visit typically takes 1½-2 hours but may take less time depending on your history and any tests ordered by our physicians.
First Stop - Nurse Assessment – After the registration process is completed, the nursing staff will bring you into an examination room where they will check basic vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight) and then take a brief personal allergy survey.
Next - Provider Examination – After the nurse assessment, one of our providers will come in and take a detailed history, perform a relevant physical examination, and then order any appropriate diagnostic tests, which may include allergy skin testing, breathing test, lab work or x-rays.
Then - Diagnostic Tests – The allergy skin and breathing tests are performed directly in our office. If lab work or X-rays are necessary, they are typically done at the Corewell William Beaumont Hospital Campuses after your appointment has been completed.
Finally - Your Treatment Plan – After the testing is complete, the physician will review the results and outline an appropriate treatment plan.