Peachtree Allergy & Asthma Clinic PC

I moved to the area and needed an allergist. I was a bit hesitant to use this practice because of other reviews. However, I’m so happy I kept my appointment. Dr Wiggins was very thorough and patient. She took time to learn about me, my concerns and hopes from visiting her. She even talked to me about life in general and my stress level. She had genuine concern for my career and the stress and anxiety it causes. She then gave me a referral to an Internist to assist with anything I may need to help alleviate stress. The nurse and the lady at the front desk were both very friendly. They always called me by name… Including Dr Wiggins. This is huge to me. Calling a patient by our name. Dr Wiggins said my name dozens of times while I was there. She even talked to the staff while using my name. As I’m in an exam room with the door closed, I could hear the Dr telling the nurse my status by using my name to the nurse. She never said patient 1 or patient in exam room 1, even when I was in a room behind closed doors and I assume her not knowing I could hear. She did this several times. I also really like they I was rushed in anyway. I only saw two other patients while I was there. One leaving as I came in and one in waiting room as I left. I liked that the Dr spent a lot of time with me and didn’t jungle 10 patients like most doctors do. I don’t look forward to the allergy shots but if I have to have them, I’m glad it will be with the ladies at this practice.

I was looking forward to being a patient here because of its convenience to my house. Unfortunately, I have to switch doctors. Ive never had a bad experience with a doctor until this clinic. First strike, I had a 11am appointment and arrived 30 minutes early. I was not seen until about 130. I left at 2. So, my 11am appointment lasted 3 hours! I only have one day off every other week, and wasting my time like that makes me absolutely livid.
However, I could get over that and chalk it up to a bad day if Dr. Amy Hirsch had not treated my idiopathic allergy like I was making it up, because I tried to deal with it at home instead of going to the ER everytime. She also refused to do a scratch test on me, insisting it was thyroid or autoimmune. What allergist refuses to do a scratch test?!? Well, she sent me (with no instruction, just sheets of lab work orders and a swift kick in the behind out) to have bloodwork done. The staff wrote down all the codes incorrectly. So I couldn’t even get the bloodwork done because the staff also wouldnt answer the phone to resolve the issue with the lab tech. Now theyve just wasted another 2 hours of mine two weeks later on my 2^nd of 2 days off this entire month.
Lastly, Dr. Hirsch insisted that there was no way it was a food or drink allergy, because I didn’t have lip or tongue swelling, and wouldn’t even hear my suspected culprits. Got a second opinion, and a scratch test, and found out I’m allergic to coffee. Avoid this doctor and place like the plague if you value your time and an accurate diagnosis.

I’ve been going to Peachtree Allergy since I had a severe allergic reaction on 5÷26÷2014. It combined with an existing auto immune issue and long story short, it was really serious and something that I’m still recovering from. I just wanted to note that Dr. Lee basically saved my life and helped me figure out my mystery and the right medications, shots, ect. to keep it under control. I can’t imagine any other Dr being more knowledgable about such a rare condition. He also really cares about his patients. The majority of the nurses and staff are awesome at what they do and really nice. Amy, Lindsay, and Misty at the front desk specifically and I’m forgetting a few other names here. I would highly recommend this practice if you have any allergy treatment or issues that need to be investigated. I work on the Northside /​exit 11 off 400 and it’s worth the drive. Note to Susan B below, as with any medical appointment, you should make your heath a priority and schedule your appointments as appropriate and on day that you have some time flexibility to account for the unexpected.
–Steve

Horrible experience with Dr. Lee at Peachtree Allergy. The front desk gal is extremely friendly and helpful. A true sweetheart. The assistant who took my blood pressure was also nice. They put me in a room where I sat without any contact for 35 minutes. At that point, it was 30 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. I had an important commitment (pick up my daughter and visit my mom in the hospital), so I only had 5 minutes to spare. I saw Dr. Lee pass by the room for the third time without coming in, so I peeked my head out and kindly asked how much longer it would be, gently mentioning I’d been in the room 30 minutes.
The guy went ballistic. For a moment I just stood there with my jaw dropped open. I swear I thought I was in a loony bin. Dr. Lee is one of these really quiet, shy and socially awkward people. I have no problem with that. In fact, at our first meeting, I truly liked him.
But, boy, the minute you provide the slightest feedback to him, he goes nuts. He started railing about my «behavior» and told me I can forget about getting a refund for the visit after they «spent time» with me. (They took my blood pressure, period.) I was absolutely floored by the shocking retaliatory behavior I got for simply mentioning I had been in the room for 30 minutes and had 5 minutes left before I had to go.
The lack of professionalism was a shame, but the verbal attack was completely uncalled for. When I directly stated that I felt he was being rude toward me, he lost control and focused only on pointing blame at me, the patient. To make matters worse, he proceeded to lecture me in my ‘behavior.’ Wow. I’m writing to my insurance company to let them know he should not be listed as a provider.
This guy is no medical professional and exhibits zero bedside manner. Maybe they have other doctors there that are professional and emotionally stable, so I can’t blame the practice itself. In fact, the rest of the staff treated me wonderfully. But as far as Dr. Lee is concerned… stay far, far away.

If you have great insurance then ignore this review. I do not have full coverage insurance. My insurance will only start paying after I have reached my 5,000 deductible. I talked with the secretary at the front desk about my insurance and how I would most likely be paying out of pocket essentially since I had not reached my deductible. She assured me that if my insurance didn’t cover it than there would be a reduced rate that they use for patients paying out of pocket.
Bottom line I have a $ 995.95 bill to pay. This was a simple visit with the back skin test prick and the intradermal skin test on the arm. Needless to say I should have not have spent close to a $ 1,000 for something that I already pretty much knew (allergic to all dusts and grasses).

I recently visited Dr. Hirsh to confirm some allergy suspicions I was having. The entire staff was friendly (some more than others but still quite nice all the same) and helpful. I ended up probably having around 100 scratch tests and 6 arm injections and ended up with about 30 new allergies I never knew I had. Dr. Hirsh was extremely nurturing and articulate in her explanations of what I was allergic to, what I had reacted to but that she didn’t think was really a problem, and what lifestyle changes I should make to avoid any potentially severe reactions in the future.
Upon exiting, she gave me a list of everything that I had been tested for and had an allergic reaction to along with pamphlets regarding some of my more serious allergies. I received a follow-​up letter from her a week or two later reiterating the findings of my tests and lifestyle changes she had mentioned before. IMO, that’s ideally what I would want every doctor to do because sometimes there’s so much information is thrown at us at the doctor’s office that we don’t always quite register and remember everything so having a summary on paper is always helpful!
A++

I had never been to an allergist before… so I didn’t really know what to expect. The staff was very friendly and willing to answer any questions I had. The building also valet parks for $ 4. You can’t beat that.
I ended up getting close to 70 scratch tests, which confirmed several allergies I thought I had, as well as a few I didn’t. The doctor was very helpful with explaining the results to me, as well as telling me the changes I will need to make in order to feel better.
I also just got a follow up letter from the doctor which detailed all of the tests I had done and my results. It was very helpful.
Overall…I highly suggest if you’re looking for an allergist, this is he place to go!

My first (and only so far) experience here was terrific. I arrived well before my appointment time and they got me in soon after I arrived. I didn’t have to wait too long in the room for the nurse or the doctor to get there.
I went there to see if I still have fish allergies and get tested for any other foods I might be allergic to. It was a mostly painless experience, and Dr. Hirsh took time to explain everything to me so I understood what was being done and what the results meant.
I just got a follow-​up letter from her detailing what we did and what my results were, which I think was going above and beyond what most doctors do. Next time I need to visit an allergist, I will be returning here.

My years in Atlanta combined: 25
Years I have been going to this group of doctors: 27
From my first breath I have had allergies. Beginning with food allergies so severe I could only eat a few things for the first 3 years of my life and dealing with environmental allergies from the age of 8.
When I moved to Atlanta in 1981, I began seeing a doctor at PAAC and when he retired in 2003, I started seeing his replacement, Amy Hirsh. These guys have kept me alive and kicking all this time!
The office staff is very nice and thoughtful. They never make you feel like you are being high-​maintenance or that you are putting them out. The nursing staff is phenomenal. Sure, there can’t all be rock-​stars, but they come pretty close. They make a point to know you by name and ask how you are doing as they pass you in the halls.
Dr. Hirsh is amazing. She isn’t too conservative with her care, but she knows what treatments to try and she gives you options and explains them all. If you have to call after hours and you happen to get Dr. Hirsh, she is always patient and kind and never makes you feel like you are over reacting or troubling her in her time off.
My recent issue was a severe allergic reaction at work (someone had decided to cook fish in the microwave) and without a second thought, the nurses asked me to come right to the office. The immediately put me in a room, gave me live saving medication, a breathing treatment and checked my pulse, pressure and lung function regularly. I think ever nurse came by the room to check on me and see if I was improving. They kept me at the office until they were 100% sure I was in the clear and even had me check in for the next two days to follow-​up if there were any after effects.
These guys are the gold standard for how all doctors and doctors’ offices should be run. If you have allergies or asthma, this is the place to go!