Information About
Your First Visit
Thank you for choosing Avant Allergy & Asthma for your family’s allergy care needs. To assist us with your care, listed below are a few things to prepare you for your first visit.
1 Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete the new patient registration.
2 Please sign up for the patient portal prior to your visit, you can complete the new patient forms directly on the patient portal.
3 Please bring a valid photo ID and your insurance card (s), for your primary and any secondary insurance.
4 We require a valid credit card to be left securely on file. If you have any questions please contact us.
5 If you are taking any medications or supplements, please bring a list of these with dosing information, or bring the medications themselves.
6 Please note that if you are interested in having allergy testing performed, in addition to your consultation, do not take any anti-histamines for at least 5 days prior to your appointment.
Examples of antihistamines: (brand/generic)
- Benadryl/diphenhydramine
- Claritin/loratadine
- Zyrtec/cetirizine
- Allegra/fexofenadine
- Xyzal/levocetirizine
- Atarax/hydroxyzine
- Night-time cough/cold medicines (may contain antihistamines)
Please click here for a more detailed list of medications to avoid.
Please notify your physician prior to your visit if you are currently taking any blood pressure medications (specifically beta-blockers) or are using any eye drops to treat glaucoma.
7 If you are unsure if you should or can stop a medication, contact our office at info@avantny.com or call us at 646-475-1749.
8 Testing can be done on both arms or on the back. Please consider this when dressing for the appointment.
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What To Expect
We have created a warm and welcoming office environment as your comfort during your visits is of paramount importance to us. Our friendly, compassionate, and competent staff is always available to assist you with any questions and/or concerns you may have.
We promise to speak with you candidly and in detail about your symptoms, work-up, diagnoses, treatment options, and our recommendations. We encourage you to ask us questions throughout. We value your unique needs and are dedicated to working in partnership with you to create an individualized care plan that works for you.
We look forward to welcoming you and providing you with the highest quality, evidence-based, comprehensive medical care you expect and deserve.
