Compare 1 allergists & immunologists in Bessemer, AL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Bessemer has 1 allergists & immunologists. The most common credential is MD (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include UAB Hospital, Huntsville Hospital, and Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine and University of South Alabama College of Medicine.
The first visit takes 60 to 90 minutes. The allergist will take a detailed history of your symptoms, triggers, and previous treatments. Allergy skin testing is often done during the first visit: small amounts of common allergens are placed on your skin with tiny pricks, and reactions are read after 15 to 20 minutes. The results identify your specific triggers and guide treatment recommendations, which may include avoidance strategies, medications, or immunotherapy.
See an allergist if over-the-counter allergy medications are not controlling your symptoms, if you have asthma that is difficult to manage, if you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), if you suspect food allergies, if you need allergy testing to identify your triggers, if you have chronic hives or eczema, or if you experience frequent sinus infections that may be allergy-related.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Allergy skin testing: $150-500 · Allergy shots (per visit): $20-50 copay · EpiPen (generic): $150-400
Sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes from pollen, dust, or pet dander can significantly affect your quality of life. Allergists identify your specific triggers through testing and offer treatment from medication to immunotherapy.
Food allergies range from mild discomfort to life-threatening reactions. Allergists perform skin and blood testing, create management plans, and prescribe emergency epinephrine when needed.
When asthma is triggered by allergens, an allergist identifies those triggers and may recommend allergy shots or sublingual tablets to reduce sensitivity over time.
Chronic hives or swelling episodes that keep returning need specialist evaluation. Allergists determine whether the cause is allergic, autoimmune, or idiopathic and tailor treatment accordingly.
If you have had a reaction to a medication, an allergist can test whether you are truly allergic and identify safe alternatives. This is especially important for antibiotic and anesthesia allergies.
Bessemer, AL has 1 licensed allergists & immunologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of allergists & immunologists in Bessemer, AL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. Allergy skin testing costs $150 to $500. Each allergy shot visit has a copay of $20 to $50. An EpiPen (generic) costs $150 to $400. Actual costs in Bessemer, AL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Allergy shots are cost-effective over time compared to years of daily medication. The total immunotherapy course costs less than five years of prescription allergy medications for most patients. Ask about generic epinephrine options and manufacturer coupons.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Bessemer, AL has 1 allergists & immunologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
Some allergists & immunologists in Bessemer, AL accept Alabama Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers allergy services in all states. Coverage for allergy testing, immunotherapy, and medications is standard, though specific drug coverage varies by state formulary. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Alabama Medicaid participation before scheduling.
During allergy shot treatment, visits are weekly for several months, then monthly for three to five years. For asthma management, visits are typically every three to six months. Seasonal allergy patients may visit once or twice a year. With 1 allergists & immunologists in Bessemer, AL, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Allergists & Immunologists in the area may have trained at University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Allergist visits are covered as specialist visits under medical insurance. Allergy skin testing is covered when medically indicated. Allergy shots (immunotherapy) are typically covered with a copay per injection visit. EpiPens and generic epinephrine auto-injectors are covered under pharmacy benefits, though copays vary widely. Ask about manufacturer coupons if costs are high. Some plans require a referral from your PCP.