Allergy Consultants Ent

Unlike some, I’m not afraid of doctors. (Maybe that’s because my dad is a physician.) I believe in seeing specialists whenever applicable.
A year ago, my primary care doc sent me to Dr. Nicolette Picerno (ENT) at Associates of Otolaryngology after a series of ear infections. (Yes, you can get them as an adult! And yes, I agree with the crying babies and kids out there – ear infections hurt!).
This year, I had another run with chronic ear aches. My ENT then suggested that I get an allergy test to pinpoint the cause of my sinus/​ear congestion. It turns out that The Associates of Otolaryngology group is associated with Allergy Consultants – very convenient. In fact, they share a lobby.
The staff at Allergy Consultants have a challenging job. They’re giving allergy shots to dozens of patients each day. Let’s face it – most people don’t like needles and shots. And the thing about allergy shots is that it’s a therapy with a long life cycle – there’s no instant gratification here.
Really, I think the staff is the best! I’ve only known them for about a month, but I trust them as experts in their field. A 90-​minute allergy consultation plus 20-​minute bi-​weekly visits for shots will do that, build rapport. It’s a bonus that they’re not only good at what they do, but they’re also good company. After all, I’ll be seeing them weekly for the next three to five years for my allergy shots. (I’ve suffered from spring and fall allergies my entire life and I’m so glad that I’ve committed to a solution that will benefit me for a lifetime.)
The staff has taken the opportunity to get to know me as an individual, and I’m learning more about them with each visit, too. I trust them with more than just my shots, though. First, I lent them my ER DVDs. (For a girl that’s addicted to medical dramas, that shows how much I really like them.) And in honor of Halloween coming up, I lent my Twilight series DVDs. (Those are dear to me, as well. The Twilight books rock, too, BTW!)
So in summary, I’m saying this is a 5-​star operation! (Now, if I could only remember to check-​in every time I visit them… We’re always chatting, so the time I spend there flies.)