HAMILTON ALLERGY, ASTHMA AND SINUS CENTER INFORMATION FOR NEW PATIENTS

Here you will find information for new allergy patients, including accepted insurance providers and downloadable insurance forms to complete prior to your first visit. If you can’t find the answers to a specific question or concern you may have, please feel free to contact our office. A member of our staff will be happy to assist you.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT

Dr. Lateef will complete a patient history involving an assessment of your allergy symptoms, a relevant physical exam and a thorough environmental evaluation. He will also conduct a skin test/allergy test to determine your specific allergens (Common allergens include dust mites, pollens, mold and pet dander). The skin test will evaluate both inhalant allergens and food allergens.

PRE-ALLERGY TESTING

• You will need to stop all allergy or sinus medication (including pills and liquids) for at least 7 days prior to your visit. These medicines can interfere with the allergy test and create inconclusive results.

• Nose sprays, inhalers and nebulizers can be continued.

• Eye drops, specifically for treating eye allergy, should be stopped 2 days before your visit.

• Medicines for allergy problems that are taken by mouth, such as antihistamines, over-the-counter sinus, cough and cold medicines, and Singulair, need to be stopped.

• Medicines for conditions other than allergy, including antibiotics, DO NOT need to be stopped.

• If you take several medicines and are afraid to stop or change them, continue them for now. During your first visit with Dr. Lateef, he can review your medicines and make adjustments so that you can control your symptoms and still allow allergy testing to be done at your next visit.

WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY …

“Dr. Lateef changed my life. I had sinus infections my whole life, and even had sinus surgery. For the past 10 years since I first became a patient of Dr. Lateef, he has treated my sinus infections effectively such that they no longer effect my life. I am so thankful.” - Howe

“Dr Lateef is an expert in his field. He is friendly, personable and professional. His treatment plans are easy to follow and he is accessible for questions by email, which is great. He has helped me with a complex health issue, that no other physician has been able to manage.” - Scott

“Dr Lateef has been wonderful. He takes the time to answer all of my questions, explains what is going to happen to my son beforehand and is extremely thorough! If you are struggling with asthma or allergies he is the best around!” - Noelle

“I wish we went to this doctor 8 years ago. My daughter has been diagnosed with allergy induced asthma since birth and had multiple hospital stays including repeated antibiotics. We have Trialed his holistic approach and it has been improved my daughters health signs and symptoms by 80%. You can purchase the recommended products in the office What a time saver and they work!” - Jennifer S.

“Dr. Lateef is an amazing doctor, which is very hard to find now a days. He took his time to listen to me carefully and wrote down everything I said about my long fight with my skin problem. He is a very compassionate and caring Doctor. He was able to treat my problem and cure me after 3 weeks of treatment without the use of any strong medication. Five stars are not enough stars for such a caring Doctor.” - Alessandra

“My kids have been seeing Dr. Lateef for about 5 years now. He and his staff are kid friendly. Dr. Lateef is very thorough in his care and treatments. We have had positive results thanks to Dr. Lateef and his staff.” - David S.

“We recently had appointments for our 5 year old and 1 year old with Joanne the Nurse Practitioner. She was amazing with my children and me! She explains everything. We had a great visit and I can't say enough good things about the staff.” - Alexander D.

“I love my allergist office and staff. Before I started coming here I was having a sinus infection each month. With the right shots, medications and cleaning techniques, I have not had a sinus infection in 2 years and counting. I seriously believed I would need sinus surgery but I know now I didn't. I'm very thankful to have found the doctor and nurse practitioner at Hamilton Allergy. Tammy, who administers my shots is also amazing!” - Rose R.

“Dr. Lateef’s practice is the answer. If you want your ailment truly treated, come here. If you want to feel listened to, come here. If you want exceptional care and answers, come here. Dr. Lateef and his practice are a blessing to the world of health and wellness! He is an expert. He listens. His logical, easy-to-follow, and instructive treatment protocols are comprehensive and thorough. Further, he provides clearly written instructions. I could see positive results within the first few days of implementing his recommendations.

“Dr. Lateef offers a number of useful interventions for the patient to follow; he promotes having a healthy lifestyle; he truly listens; he offers solid explanations to concerns. He’s well versed in science and research; he explains information in a down-to-Earth manner. He spends ample time with the patient and ensures that he addresses all questions/ concerns. His goal is to help the patient heal. Previously, I have seen numerous specialists for my skin issue and will not return to any of them. Dr. Lateef’s practice far surpasses them. Just recently, my child’s sinus issue needed attention. Dr. Lateef was the answer. Dr. Lateef is a phenomenal doctor. I am grateful that I discovered his practice and highly recommend it to anyone in need of improving his/her/their health. His office staff are pleasant, efficient, and professional.”