Allergy Testing & Treatment

Our allergy staff provides state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for airborne and food allergies, under the direction of Dr. William Reisacher, a board-certified and fellowship-trained general otolaryngologist and otolaryngic allergist, and Malombe Toure, our Allergy RN. We offer minimally-invasive, needle-free allergy screening for adults and children. A full range of advanced skin testing services are available along with blood testing when skin testing is not possible or appropriate. 

For the treatment of airborne and food allergies, we offer professional counseling for environmental control strategies along with medications and dietary modifications when necessary. We offer traditional allergy injections administered in the office. As an alternative to injections we also offer Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) in which drops are placed under the tongue on a daily basis from the comfort of your home, as well as Oral Mucosal Immunotherapy (OMIT) in which a specialized toothpaste is used.

To make an appointment, at our 1305 York Avenue location, please call (646) 962-2093.

Most insurance plans are accepted.

About Allergy Screening

Allergy screening can generally be completed within 15 minutes. It is important to refrain from using medications containing antihistamines one week prior to testing if possible. These include over-the-counter cold remedies, Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, Astepro, Clarinex, Xyzal and allergy eye drops. If this is not possible or gives you an uncomfortable return of symptoms, blood testing can be performed as an alternative, providing the same information as skin testing. Nasal steroid sprays and montelukast do not have to be stopped prior to testing, and necessary medications for asthma should not be stopped. In general, airborne and food allergies are tested on separate days.

Helpful Links and Resources

Dr. Reisacher Patient Information Form

Allergy Immunotherapy

Allergy Treatment

Allergy Avoidance Strategies

For more information on Otolaryngic Allergy, please visit the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy website at www.aaoaf.org

Locations

Upper East Side
1305 York Ave., Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10021

Providers

William Reisacher
William R. Reisacher, M.D.
Professor of Otolaryngology
(646) 962-3681

Weill Cornell Medicine Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Allergy Testing & Treatment
1305 York Ave., Fifth Floor New York, NY 10022