Phoenix Environmental Allergy Testing
San Tan Allergy & Asthma
Testing for environmental allergies and foods can be performed relatively quickly and painlessly using a method called “scratch” testing. Essentially skin testing (allergy testing) involves applying a small amount of an “extract” containing different allergens with plastic applicator. The skin is not broken during the testing procedure. Skin test reactions are measured after 15 – 20 minutes giving you a good idea about whether or not you are allergic to variety of different allergens. Positive reactions may itch, much like a mosquito bite, but usually any discomfort resolves in less than an hour.
The following medications may interfere with skin testing and should be discontinued 7 days before testing (if possible) is performed in order for testing to be accurate:
Nasal Sprays
Eye Drops
Other
*Contact your prescribing physician prior to discontinuing the medications listed under ‘Other’.
There are additional medications that may interfere with skin testing, however they should not be discontinued without further discussion with your primary care doctor or one of the providers at San Tan Allergy & Asthma. If you are interested in allergy testing, please contact our office and schedule an appointment to meet with one of our Phoenix allergy experts.
Patient Testimonials
I am super pleased and I look forward to continuing my treatment!!
“ This was my first visit to an allergy specialist! Dr. Hill and all of the staff who supported me we kind, super friendly, and patient with all my questions! I had ‘environmental allergin’ testing completed on my first visit and was surprised how quickly the results could be read. Dr. Hill explained everything to me like I was one of her close friends, gave me some meds to try, and booked an apt. to see me again in 30 Days to check back in to see how I am doing. I am super pleased and I look forward to continuing my treatment!!”
“Thank you for being Professional and Caring.”
Shannon Carter★★★★★
“ Dr. Reed Shimamoto and staff are fabulous! Our son has had a long history of severe environmental allergies and allergy induced moderately persistent asthma that requires daily medication. When his pulmonologist that he had been seeing for many years was no longer contracted with his insurance my heart sank because they have done so much to get our sons asthma under control. She referred us with full confidence to San tan allergy and asthma who luckily do accept the current insurance. This Dr. came into the room knowing the history and current medications, obviously having took the time to review the records we sent by email that the receptionist had printed out for him. He really listened regarding previous reactions to treatments tried ect, and came up with an appropriate plan moving forward, I feel our son will be in good hands with this knowledgeable doctor and look forward to working with them to keep our sons asthma under control.”
H Payne ★★★★★
“ I have been going to San Tan allergy and Asthma for over 10 years. I have always had allergies and asthma and I thought they were both under control. Well I moved to PHX and within a year my allergies were horrible and my asthma was getting worse. Dr.Shimamoto got my allergies and asthma under control, he followed me throughout both my preganancies to make sure I was taking medication that was safe to my unborn babies. Well now fast forward 6 years and both my kids see Dr. Shimamoto for their allergies and Asthma. He helped my baby to be able to sleep all night she was so congested from environmental allergies at 1 years old it was affecting everyone in our house because she was awake and couldn’t sleep. There is not enough good things I can say about San Tan Allergy and Asthma, Dr. Shimamoto and the team. They are like family to us and are always making sure we are coexisting with our allergies and asthma.”
Rita Romo★★★★★
Liz Edam★★★★★
Bryan Miller★★★★★
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Gilbert Location
4915 E. Baseline Road, Suite 112
Gilbert, AZ 85234-2966
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Allergy Injection Hours
Monday
8:00am – 4:20pm
Tuesday
8:00am – 4:20pm
Wednesday
8:00am – 4:20pm
Thursday
8:00am – 4:20pm
Friday
8:00am – 2:20pm
Closed: Saturday & Sunday
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