Auckland Allergy Clinic

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Come to see Doctor Vincent Crump one of New Zealand's leading Allergy Experts and discover what is causing your allergies today!...

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LOCATIONS IN AUCKLAND, GISBORNE, NAPIER, WELLINGTON, QUEENSTOWN!!!!

MBBS (UWI), Dip Derm. (Univ Lond), FRCP (U.K.), FRACP Allergist & Physician
Dr Crump attended Medical School at the
University of West Indies from 1975 – 1980. He then completed an Internship at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in Bridgetown, Barbados from 1980 – 1981.

Dr Crump has been a Consulting Physician Specialising in Allergic Diseases of Adults and Children since 1994. His specialist training includes Postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. Dermatology training (full-time) with Diploma
in Dermatology, at the University of London and Cardiff University Hospital, Wales. Specialist Training in Internal Medicine at Brighton General Hospital, & Worthing General Hospital, UK. Working in Allergy and Immunology Courses and
Clinics within the UK and USA and attends the International Allergy and Immunology conferences twice per year.

Dr Crump’s book ‘Allergies; New Zealand’s growing epidemic’ offers an in-depth examination of new developments in the treatment of allergies and the ways in which allergic conditions are inter-related. It includes case studies illustrating how allergies manifest themselves, and a wealth of practical advice on how to recognise allergies and where to look for the most effective treatment options.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
A full initial consultation can take anywhere from 15-60 minutes, but is usually about 45-60 minutes. Skin Prick Testing will usually be carried out during this time and you will be asked to wait for approximately 15 minutes between the tests. Sometimes patients choose only a partial allergy consultation to see if only certain allergens are causing a problem, This should be advised at time of making the
appointment and less time would be scheduled accordingly. Additional testing, beyond the 1 hour allocated for an initial consultation, may be required for some patients if extensive testing is required. If delayed hypersensitivity (allergy) is suspected, a Patch Test may be needed. This test is usually read 48 hours and 72 hours after application to the back.

FEES:
The standard fee for an Initial Consultation is $350 and normal policy is for payment to be made at the time of the consultation, unless special arrangements are made prior to this. You will be given a receipt for the visit and this is claimable on your medical insurance if you have specialist cover. The standard fee for a Standard Follow-up Consultation is $100. Long Follow-up Consultation is $150. For moreinformation regarding the fees of the clinic please contact us.

OUT OF TOWN CLINICS:
While people travel from all over the country to see Dr Crump at the Auckland Allergy Clinic, Dr Crump makes it possible for others to utalise his extensive knowledge by working out of two satellite clinics based in the Hawkes Bay and Wellington regions at various times throughout the year. To find out more information about these clinics or to make a booking please contact our office here in Auckland, or alternatively visit our webiste www.allergyclinic.co.nz.

GP REFERALS:
Your General Practitioner may refer you to the Allergy Clinic. They may send a referral letter direct to the Clinic, or give it to you to bring to the clinic. The Specialist will then report to your doctor on the outcome of your consultation. However it is not necessary that you are referred to the clinic by a GP, If you are concerned about or suffer from any allergies you may also refer yourself to the Clinic.