Patient Information for the First Visit to Our Clinic
Dr. Kim's office is located in the Belgage Medical Arts Building in Kitchener at 525 Belmont Ave. West Suite 205. There is paid parking at the building. If you have been referred to one of Dr. Kim's clinics outside of Kitchener please contact that clinic for specific directions.
The following information is important for your first visit to our clinic:
You should plan your schedule to allow approximately one hour for your first visit.
Medications containing antihistamines should be stopped for 5 days prior to the first visit. DO NOT stop any other medications including nasal sprays or asthma medications. If you cannot stop the antihistamines for 5 days please stay on the antihistamines.
If you have been on allergy shots, please bring in the serum and your dosing schedule.
There have been advances in the methods for allergy testing. The testing involves placing drops on the arms and touching each drop with an allergy tester.
Testing for insect stings, antibiotics and other medications may involve injections of small amounts of the allergens.
If you are referred to the clinic for latex or antibiotic testing please contact the office to be sure your appointment is scheduled for the appropriate date.
For patients under 16 years of age, we request that an adult accompany them for the visit.
Please contact our office if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you.
