Lake Austin Asthma & Allergy Associates

I have felt so much better since getting allergy shots here! I have survived on Zyrtec and nasonex this cedar allergy season which has been impossible the least few years. Everyone I’ve come in contact with here has been pleasant and professional. Even though stopping in every week for a shot is not my idea of fun, the staff makes it bearable. Even though I have only met with Dr. Martinez twice I felt that he was caring and knowledgeable. I don’t think I’ll be able to come here much longer because of a change in insurance so I hope I find another place I like as much…

Great doctor and great service! Always busy but Dr. Martinez always takes his time with me!

Dr. Martinez and his staff are great. He takes a lot of time to explain all of his thoughts about your allergy /​asthma situation and is very respectful to my teenager, including her in all conversations. She gets shots weekly, and the staff is quick and efficient.
The only reason I’m not giving 5 stars is that Dr. Martinez, who is a lovely and well dressed person, wears cologne, and he brings his funny little dog Trevor to the office every day. Given his specialty, I think that is so odd.
That said, my daughter, who is actually his client, thinks that he smells good and she loves Trevor, so maybe I’m just being a grouch! ;)

I am well overdue in writing this review! I have been a patient of Dr. Martinez for about 14 years. He is the most compassionate and caring physician that I have ever been to. He takes as much time as needed to make sure every concern that I have is addressed. His staff is amazing as well. Each and every one represent the same fantastic patient experience that Dr. Martinez offers. I am blessed to have great control of my allergies thanks to this wonderful allergist!

I was referred by a friend and was pleasantly surprised by how friendly Dr. Martinez and his staff were throughout my first appointment. He answered all of my questions as I went in to get treatment for my seasonal cedar allergies. After considering my options we went decided on getting a cortisone shot which did wonders for me. I felt like a million bucks afterwards. His office is clean and has a lot of art work. Took me a while to get used to his dog moving around the office, but I didn’t mind. Just thought i’d throw that out there in case some may not be down with that (though he will ask you first if it’s alright to let the dog in the room).

I’ve been getting allergy shots from Lake Austin Asthma & Allergy for about a year and a half and absolutely LOVE them. Among many other allergens, I’m VERY allergic to cats. I actually visited a friend last night who has 2 cats and they both slept with me all night and I never had one allergic reaction. Before getting my shots, I would have been sneezing and itching my eyes within minutes of walking in the door, so this is a miracle for me. I highly recommend Dr. Martinez and their staff. They’ve worked wonders for me!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Martinez and his staff. Dr. Martinez and Becky have taken care of everyone in my family for years. We wouldn’t go anywhere else! If you’re sick and you call, they always find time to squeeze you in. They are kind, compassionate and GENUINELY care about all their patients. You never feel like they’re in a hurry to get to the next person. Again, I cannot say enough wonderful things. Every time I leave I just want to give them all a hug. If you’re looking for a new asthma and allergy doctor, look no further.

I want to say that Dr. Martinez is an incredibly nice man and wonderful doctor.
I wish I could say the same about the staff at the front desk. I had to give three stars because of this one Latina, middle-​aged woman at the front desk has been rude on two separate occasions.
The first time I went in she was talking bad about a customer she had just hung up with on the phone. That made me immediately uncomfortable because this was my first visit to the office.
My second experience, I called to book and appointment because I had a throbbing ear ache from allergies. She refused to take me in because they had been all booked. That was understandable, but her tone of voice was very demeaning. It was like she had a problem with asking if I could see a nurse instead and «how dare would I try to inconvenience her?!»
She transferred me to an MD in the office who took phone calls and they hung up on me. When I called back she said «Well they are very busy and they probably won’t answer anyways.» Then WHY would you have put me on the line with them in the first place?
The couldn’t take me for 4 days and she said maybe you want to go see a family practitioner. When I asked her if there was one in the area she could recommend because I am new to the area, she LAUGHED at me and then said «No that is not something I’m going to help you with.» I didn’t find it out of the ordinary to ask a question like that as they do work in a business park filled with doctor’s offices.
Dr. Martinez… you are very professional and such a nice person. maybe you should check on this woman at the front desk because she is the face of your office and is extremely rude to your customers.

I love Dr. Martinez and his staff. They are attentive, caring, and take ample time to listen to and collaborate with me on my asthma care. I’ve had chronic asthma issues since March, and my previous doctor ignored my reports of extreme side effects while pumping me me full of steroids. Dr. Martinez took the time to look for various underlying causes while perscribing less invasive, more effective, and healthier treatments. Getting my allergy shots is a breeze. Plus, puppy!

This was perhaps the most comically bad medical experience that I will ever have the mispleasure of experiencing.
I went to the doctor for an allergy test because I wanted to get shots for my dog allergies. While I’ve not had allergies this season, I started to get sniffly after getting to the exam room. Shortly after I’ve given my allergy history to the nurse, she went to open the door to the room and — get this — a dog runs in. It turns out the allergist brings his dog to work. I see two major issues with this:
(1) What kind of doctor brings a dog into what should be a sterile office?
(2) What type of allergist brings a dog to work where patients come to talk to you about dogs making them sick? Shouldn’t he at least pretend to value his patients’ wellness more than bringing a dog to work. I feel like this somehow runs afoul of the Hippocratic Oath.
And, FYI, the dog wasn’t even that cute.

Thank Unilocalers for this one. Great doctor, amazing assistants, cute dog. They keep extra hours for allergy shots twice a week so people can get in without disrupting work and they are just generally awesome.

I love Dr Martinez, his staff and Trevor!
I have been going to Dr Martinez for several years, he and his staff are exceptionally caring and make it their mission to handle your concerns.
A couple of years ago I went to see several general practice doctors for my chronic coughing issues, which they brushed off stating it was just a bad case of bronchitis. At that point, I decided to reach out to Dr. Martinez for help with diagnosing my symptoms. He took a detailed look at my history of symptoms and after checking my white-​blood cell counts, weight and lymph nodes; he made the most life changing decision for me by referring me to an oncologist.
I give thanks to Dr. Martinez and his incredible staff for listening and understanding.
As of JANUARY 20, 2011… I HAVE BEEN IN REMISSION!!!
Stage 4b HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA CANCER SURVIVOR!!!

Everyone here is amazing! I am so glad my daughters Asthma issues are finally being handled and taken care of. The team here is Great!

Dr. Martinez & his office staff are amazing! They were able to get me in the door within a week and give me some relief from my the oak, ragweed, dust mites, and 20+ other allergens that trigger my asthma. He set me up for allergy shots as well as a bag of prescriptions. Getting the shots is a breeze, there’s extended hours on certain days so you can stop by when it works best for your schedule. One of the best experiences I’ve had with a doctor in Austin.

First of all, KUDOS to them for getting us in the door in one week when we were new patients. That never happens at any Dr. in Austin, especially an allergists!
Secondly, Dr. Martinez’s dog Trevor comes to work with him every day and he not only has the name of a man but also the personality! He takes his job very seriously, your visit cannot be complete until Trevor has visited your room to give your prognosis. And sometimes he takes little nap in the corner while Dr. M talks things over with you.
Then there is his nurse, Becky, she has worked with the Dr for a very long time, and she knows her stuff. She is super friendly and just cute as a button. She just oozes southern charm.
Last but definitely not least is the incredible Dr Martinez. He might be the most friendly, patient, golden hearted doctor you will ever meet. He just makes your heart smile :) And most importantly, he knows his stuff. And he wont make you pay for expensive allergy shots unless you absolutely need them. Just as an example, I found out that I am HIGHLY allergic to dogs (I have one by the way) and he still won’t put me on shots until we have explored every other avenue first. That’s first class in my book!
If you suffer from allergies you will for sure leave feeling better and they will make you wonder how you got by before they were in your life!

First time seeing an allergist because this cedar is killing me! Located right behind the Runtex on Lake Austin.
Dr. Martinez is very personable and explains what options he thinks is best for me. Very thorough examination and treatment plan explanation with my questions answered. The office was able to schedule me in 2 days after I called which is sooner than I expected after the holidays.
Been on the medication prescribed to me and still waiting for more improvement which may take some time. I hope it only takes one visit to get ride of my allergies. Wishful thinking but hopeful.

I have had a great experience overall with Lake Austin Asthma & Allergy Associates. Dr. Martinez is a genuinely nice doctor, who’s very warm and patient. Becky, who often administers shots and helps around the office is very kind, too.
Since I have started shots here, my chronic allergy/​sinus issues have cleared up dramatically. The shots take a long-​term commitment – especially in Austin traffic – but they are worth it.
I feel lucky to have found this office. They even saved me – letting me get in on very short notice and fixing me right up – when I was very sick on the eve of my wedding!

Dr. Martinez is the kindest, most intelligent, effective allergy doctor I have seen in my lifetime experience of allergy doctors. He asks you about your allergy history and conditions, and then brainstorms with you about treatment options. He is very supportive of your opinions and concerns towards any medications or treatments. And tries to find the most comfortable, effective, treatment options for you. He will even pull out a pen and paper to draw you diagrams on how allergens are affecting your body, or even how allergy shots work! He keeps very up-​to-​date in the allergy field, attending seminars each year, etc. He is the smartest, kindest doctor I’ve had, and I really trust his practice.
This is the best place to get allergy shots! It’s a little house. The treatment rooms are on the bottom floor, and the shot room is on the top floor. Each week you can just drive over and go up and get your shots. There are usually two or three other people there with you. And it is very comforting to know there are others «in the same boat» as you. I really like how friendly everyone is. It’s just a nice place to talk and get your allergy shots. I am so glad I found this place :)

What a wonderful experience. At a doctor’s office?
I have been dealing with a bad skin allergy the past several weeks and, after multiple visits to my general practitioner, was referred to Dr. Martinez. A kind, warm man who seems genuinely interested in figuring it out and helping me! (okay, yes, maybe i have a little doctor bias built up…)
Our consultation went for well over an hour, lots of questions, lots of possibilites covered. He wants me to see a dermatologist, his office even made the appointment for me!
I will update once i have a solution but, for now, i love his manner and can say honestly i have never met such a pleasant doctor.

This is one of the most dedicated, kind and professional doctors and staff that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I have a lot of chronic allergy problems, and they got to know me very well over the years I was treated by them. They were great about returning my phone calls, showing empathy and trying to come up with new solutions to my issues.
I truly wish there was a choice for more than 5 stars because this would be the first time I would give a 6 stars on Unilocal!
I have recently moved out of area, and that is the ONLY reason I would ever go to another allergist!