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Expert Allergy and Asthma Care in Austin
Allergy & Asthma Consultants is a specialized medical practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating allergies, asthma, and immunological disorders. Our board-certified allergists have completed extensive training, including nine years of education and clinical experience, to provide expert care for patients of all ages. We utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as skin prick testing, patch testing, and pulmonary function tests to identify specific allergens and develop personalized treatment plans.Our services include immunotherapy options like allergy shots and sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops) to address underlying sensitivities. We prioritize patient education and collaborate closely with primary care physicians to ensure comprehensive care. With a focus on evidence-based practices, we aim to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and minimize emergency room visits through proactive allergy and asthma management.
Services
Allergy Testing
Asthma Treatment
Patch Testing
Allergy Shots
Allergy Drops
Highlights and features
- Our allergists have completed nine years of specialized training in immunology.
- We offer comprehensive diagnostic testing including skin prick, patch, and pulmonary function tests.
- Personalized immunotherapy plans address long-term allergy and asthma management.
- Telemedicine visits provide accessible care during health crises like the coronavirus pandemic.
- We coordinate treatment plans with primary care physicians for holistic patient care.
Services
Allergy Testing
Allergy testing identifies specific allergens causing symptoms through skin prick tests, patch tests, and IgE blood testing. Our allergists analyze reactions to substances like pollen, pet dander, and foods to create targeted treatment plans. Testing helps patients avoid unnecessary allergen exposure and improves long-term management of conditions like hay fever and eczema.
Asthma Treatment
Our asthma specialists diagnose and manage chronic airway inflammation using spirometry and exhaled nitric oxide testing. Treatment plans combine medication, trigger avoidance strategies, and immunotherapy to reduce symptoms like wheezing and shortness of breath. We specialize in occupational asthma and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction management for improved quality of life.
Patch Testing
Patch testing identifies allergens causing skin reactions through 72-hour application of suspected substances. This method detects delayed hypersensitivity reactions to chemicals, metals, and cosmetics. Our three-visit process confirms allergic contact dermatitis and provides avoidance strategies to prevent recurring rashes and inflammation.
Allergy Shots
Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) reduces allergy symptoms through regular injections of allergen extracts. This treatment builds tolerance to substances like ragweed and dust mites over 3-5 years. Administered in-office, allergy shots address underlying sensitivities and may prevent new allergies in children through immune system modulation.
Allergy Drops
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) treats allergies with daily oral allergen drops taken at home. This FDA-approved method reduces symptoms for single or multiple allergens like pollen and mold. Patients receive customized dosing schedules and monitoring to improve tolerance while minimizing side effects compared to traditional allergy shots.
Questions
What conditions do your allergists treat?
We treat allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema, food allergies, drug allergies, and immune system disorders using personalized diagnostic and treatment plans.
Do you offer telemedicine appointments?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations for allergy and asthma management, including discussions about switching from allergy shots to drops.
What allergy testing methods are available?
Our testing includes skin prick tests, patch testing, IgE blood tests, and pulmonary function assessments for comprehensive diagnosis.
Are allergy shots safe for children?
Allergy shots are generally safe for children over five years old when administered under medical supervision in our clinic.
How do allergy drops differ from shots?
Allergy drops (SLIT) are taken daily at home, while shots (SCIT) require in-office injections. Both build tolerance but differ in administration methods.
What are your clinic hours?
Clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM, Wednesday 8AM-11:30AM & 1PM-5PM, and Friday 8AM-1:30PM with allergy injections available during specified times.
Reviews (7)
Soledad Cantu
Jun 12, 2022
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Let me preface this by saying that Dr. G and the nurses and the injection folks have all been great. Please use this as an opportunity to improve your practice for your patients. The front desk customer service has been good, except for today. The office wifi seems to need restarting every Friday that I come here to get my allergy shot. I let the front desk know and asked if they could restart it, and the lady at the front desk was completely unhelpful and made up some excuse that she didn't have the key.
Come on lady, it takes 5 seconds of your day to fix and I'm trying to make the most of my time here and get work done. It's the little things that matter and because of this bad customer experience, I may be moving my allergy shot service somewhere else. Last Friday the lady working at the front desk fixed the problem immediately. I don't understand why it's so difficult for some people to deliver good service to their customers/patients especially when it only takes 5 seconds of your day. Or, at least be nice about it. I also recommend that this practice moves everything online instead of snail mail.
Come on lady, it takes 5 seconds of your day to fix and I'm trying to make the most of my time here and get work done. It's the little things that matter and because of this bad customer experience, I may be moving my allergy shot service somewhere else. Last Friday the lady working at the front desk fixed the problem immediately. I don't understand why it's so difficult for some people to deliver good service to their customers/patients especially when it only takes 5 seconds of your day. Or, at least be nice about it. I also recommend that this practice moves everything online instead of snail mail.
Peter K.
May 05, 2022
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I went to go see Dr. Paul Vigo today and just seeing him on a few visits the past year I can truly say I look forward to my visits at this office. I haven't had any issues with waiting or my appointment being canceled with miscommunication like the other reviews mentioned, but one thing that makes my visits enjoyable is that Dr. Vigo explains the process and treatment very well that any Sixth grader should understand!
Kelly C.
Mar 24, 2022
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The nurse Trish completed my skin allergy test. I was completely miserable and she was very kind, helpful, and professional. I thanked her profusely because of how awesome she was.
Denise A.
Oct 25, 2021
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Unfortunately, no more good doctors or professional nurses here, I guess they don't want to pay quality personnel during the pandemic period. Used to be such a great place, but not anymore. Requires patients to stand in line in the hall and wearing masks. The nurses are rude, treating older patients with no respect. Takes forever to get to the scheduled appointment, no apologies just blaming previous patient.
One of the patients just left the office stating he was coming for allergy shots for over 3 years with no improvement and this is because they are giving a super small doses of allergens that simply have no effect. I looked at my chart and figured out that this is true! This is NOT a medical office, this is a money-making facility. They want you to come for year and years and give you super tiny dose of allergen that will have absolutely no affect and you will keep bringing money to them and have no improvement to your allergies. Don't fall for their fake stories and protocols and guidelines.if their treatment never works, this is not acceptable and not a professional medicine.
One of the patients just left the office stating he was coming for allergy shots for over 3 years with no improvement and this is because they are giving a super small doses of allergens that simply have no effect. I looked at my chart and figured out that this is true! This is NOT a medical office, this is a money-making facility. They want you to come for year and years and give you super tiny dose of allergen that will have absolutely no affect and you will keep bringing money to them and have no improvement to your allergies. Don't fall for their fake stories and protocols and guidelines.if their treatment never works, this is not acceptable and not a professional medicine.
Latrica B.
Oct 13, 2021
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I went in for a 930 appt got there at like 845. The lobby was completely packed and people were in there coughing.also Austin was at stage 5 covid restrictions. They take me back at 945 just to tell me the Dr will be an additional 20 min because he still with another patient. I was like um I have another dr appt at 1030 how long is this going to take it was just a followup on my allergy testing. The guy then says I don't know.
So I went to the front and was like can I reschedule or get my money back since this is gonna be longer than what needs to be done. He told me that they could.do telemedicine since I already paid my copay. Mind you it's been 2 months and I have not heard anything and no one is answering the phones when I do call.
So I went to the front and was like can I reschedule or get my money back since this is gonna be longer than what needs to be done. He told me that they could.do telemedicine since I already paid my copay. Mind you it's been 2 months and I have not heard anything and no one is answering the phones when I do call.
Kathleen Baireuther
Oct 05, 2021
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Really disappointing experience overall. Front desk staff are friendly but I cannot seem to move any request forward. I spent over $700 in copay and office visit fees and (1) do not have a clear diagnosis and (2) have called the front desk 4 times for follow up bloodwork order to help with a diagnosis and cannot get them to return my call. Today the automated message ran and then hung up on me on two separate calls. If you have options that are covered by your insurance, go elsewhere.
Shay P.
Sep 26, 2021
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Scheduled an appointment to see doctor Vigo a week in advance. I was called two times to confirm the appointment and I did. I show up today on Monday 30 mins before my appointment and am told there was a mistake and doctor vigo wasn't supposed to work today! I drove an hour and 30 mins to be there and got called thirty mins before my appointment! No one figured out Thursday or Friday that he wouldn't be there?! Highly unprofessional then they had the audacity to ask me to pay a co pay for a virtual visit after screwing up! Horrible experience I'd never come here again!