Aspire Allergy & Sinus - Tucson NorthwestILIT Provider in Tucson, AZ

At its Northwest Tucson office on N La Cholla Blvd, Aspire Allergy & Sinus offers ExACT Immunoplasty℠, its name for intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT). The practice describes ExACT as three injections over eight weeks instead of years of allergy shots, beginning with an allergy test for up to 58 allergens with results the same day. The office also offers allergy shots, allergy drops, asthma treatment and food allergy testing.

About This Practice

Aspire's Northwest office is in the University of Arizona Medical Center La Cholla Physician Offices building at 6261 N La Cholla Blvd, Suite 101, the same building as Banner University Medicine. The practice says it serves Northwest Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley, including neighborhoods such as La Cholla Ridge, La Colina Estates, Sotomayor Ranch and Canada Del Oro. Dr. George Makol and Samantha Martinez (PA-C) oversee the office, and Taylor Ward (PA-C) also sees patients here. According to Aspire, ExACT Immunoplasty℠ places small amounts of allergen into a lymph node in the groin, guided by ultrasound, in three treatments spread over eight weeks. The practice says each one takes about 5 to 10 minutes plus 60 minutes of observation, and a single series can cover up to three allergens. The first visit is an allergy test. Aspire says it checks up to 58 allergens with results at the same visit, and the first ExACT treatment can follow that day if it's a fit. The practice requires an epinephrine auto injector on treatment days and asks patients on a beta blocker to have their doctor pause it for at least 24 hours before each treatment. This office also offers allergy shots, allergy drops, asthma treatment and food allergy testing.

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Patient Reviews for Aspire Allergy & Sinus - Tucson Northwest

Google: ★★★★★ 4.8 (245 reviews)

Ryan Benincosa★★★★★

She has the most amazing ears on the Planet! Her ability to listen (unlike other healthcare professionals) to what I’m saying is outstanding. She explains things to me in a Way that makes sense to my brain. Not a lot of medical mumbo-jumbo I highly recommend her. She is truly amazing person. Thank you so much for all you do. You and your team are amazing! From the front desk to the nurse to you. Thank you so much.

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Sophia★★★★★

PA Martinez was very knowledgeable, kind, and interactive with my child. She throughly explained the whole process to treatment, addressed my concerns, and took her time with us, which I truely appreciate! She laid out a roadmap to know what we should expect with treatment. Mary at the front desk and Tasha the MA were awesome as well.

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Mo Turner★★★★★

I went in expecting to start allergy testing, but even though we couldn’t move forward with that yet, Samantha made the visit incredibly worthwhile. She took her time, asked thoughtful questions, and really listened to my history. What I appreciated most is that she didn’t jump straight to a one-size-fits-all solution. She considered that something else might be going on and took a more thoughtful approach to my symptoms. Samantha is friendly, patient, and clearly very knowledgeable. I left feeling heard and confident that I have someone in my corner helping me get to the root of what’s going on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get ILIT in Northwest Tucson?

Yes. Aspire's Northwest office offers ExACT Immunoplasty℠, the practice's name for intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT), which it describes as three injections over eight weeks.

When is allergy season in Tucson?

According to Aspire's guide to Tucson allergies, spring (March to May) brings mesquite, olive and mulberry pollen along with grasses, and fall (September to November) brings ragweed and sagebrush. The guide adds that Bermuda grass and ragweed can trouble people much of the year.

How long does an ExACT treatment take?

Aspire says each treatment takes about 5 to 10 minutes, followed by a 60 minute observation period. The practice requires an epinephrine auto injector on treatment days.

Can my first ExACT treatment happen the same day as testing?

Aspire says yes, if ExACT is a fit. Its allergy test covers up to 58 allergens with results at the same visit.

Do I need to stop any medicines before ExACT?

Aspire says anyone taking a beta blocker must have their doctor pause it for at least 24 hours before each treatment. Ask the office about any other medicines you take.

Who sees patients at Aspire's Northwest office?

Aspire's website lists Dr. George Makol, Samantha Martinez (PA-C) and Taylor Ward (PA-C) at this office.

Where is Aspire's Northwest Tucson office?

It's at 6261 N La Cholla Blvd, Suite 101, in the University of Arizona Medical Center La Cholla Physician Offices building. Aspire says it serves Northwest Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley.

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