Your First Visit
We are excited to start this journey to feeling better together. NYC Allergy Doctor Arthur Lubitz and his compassionate team of qualified physicians want to make sure that your path to a better self is pleasant and professional. We also value your time, so here you will find some useful information for your first visit in one of our two convenient Manhattan locations.
What You Will Need
It is suggested that all patients bring medical records of any previous allergy treatment; prior allergy testing results, blood work, written reports of X-Rays, CT scans, and MRIs along with any asthma treatment and pulmonary function tests, and current or prior allergy and/or asthma medications or prescriptions. Be aware that shot patients must also book an appointment.
Please do not take any medications that contain antihistamines or have antihistaminergic properties for at least 72 hours prior to your visit. Antihistamines or products with antihistaminergic properties can interfere with testing of allergies and render the skin test less reliable. If your symptoms are intolerable without these medications, please continue to take all your medications! The doctor will still examine you find an alternative method to pursue allergy testing.
Questions about insurance coverage? Please check our insurance information page and list of health care insurances we accept.
Ready to schedule your first visit? You can now save time during your fist appointment preparing the patient forms before arriving to the office.
Before Your Visit
Please be aware that your Insurance Plan may require you to obtain a referral from your Primary Care Provider (PCP) prior to your office visit. All referrals are the patient’s responsibility. If you are unsure if you need a referral, please call the office, and we would be glad to assist you.
Preparing Your Allergy Testing
Please note that Dr. Lubitz may ask you to get allergy testing in-office, in addition to your consult. For this reason we recommend refraining from taking the following medication for at least 3-5 days before your appointment. Beta-blockers (Metoprolol, Labetalol, Lopressor, Toprol, Levatol, Atenolol, etc.) must be held for at least 24 hours prior to testing.
Medications To Be Discontinued
Prescription antihistamines, such as desloratadine (Clarinex), fexofenadine (Allegra), levocetirizine (Xyzal), hydroxyzine (Atarax), or cyproheptadine (Periactin)
Over-the-counter antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, Chlor-Trimeton, , Zyrtec, Alavert, etc.)
Certain antidepressants, such as amitriptyline and doxepin (Sinequan)
Heartburn medications, such as cimetidine (Tagamet) and ranitidine (Zantac)
The nasal antihistamine spray azelastine (Astelin)
If your symptoms are intolerable, continue taking all your medications.
Do Not Stop Taking
Cortisone nasal sprays (Flonase, Nasonex, Nasacort AQ, Rhinocort, Veramyst etc.)
Asthma medications (Albuterol, Proair, Ventolin, Flovent, Singulair, Advair, Symbicort etc.)
Antibiotics
Eye drops for allergy (Patanol/Pataday, Optivar, Elestat, Zaditor, etc.)
Decongestants (Sudafed, Sudafed PE, etc.)
Oral steroids (Prednisone, Medrol, Prelone, Orapred, etc.)
Any other medications for diabetes, blood pressure, birth control, arthritis, etc.
Contact Dr. Lubitz Today and Arrange a Consultation
If your asthma or allergies are getting you down, don’t suffer needlessly. Same-day appointments are available. We have multiple offices throughout Manhattan.
Our Two Convenient Locations in Manhattan
West Side
Address
244 West 54th Street
Suite 600
New York, NY 10019
Hours
Monday: 8:00am–1:15pm
3:00pm–5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:00am–12:30pm
1:30pm–5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am–1:15pm
3:00pm–5:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am–11:00am
Friday: 9:00am–12:00pm, 12:30pm–2:00pm
Contact
Phone: (212) 247-7447
Fax: (212) 307-0865
Washington Heights
Address
286 Fort Washington Avenue
Suite 1G
New York, NY 10032
Hours
Thursday: 1:30pm–4:30pm
Contact
Phone: (212) 740-2009
Fax: (646) 767-0446