Allergist Waterbury (Chase) CT | DOCS Medical Group

Want to enjoy the outdoors but can’t risk an allergic attack? The freedom to enjoy more of life is possible. Here at DOCS Medical in Waterbury, CT, our experienced allergy team is ready to help you manage allergies and asthma in one convenient location.

With over 30 years of clinical experience, we help patients find long-lasting relief. Our gold-standard immunotherapy program targets the root cause of your symptoms, whether it’s food sensitivities or environmental allergens. It even allows patients to take allergy shots at home, saving you time and boosting treatment success.

See our allergists in Waterbury, CT, and see what modern allergy treatment can do for you.

Quality Allergy Care When You Need It

Address

Phone

Hours

279 Chase Ave
Waterbury, CT 06704

(203) 528-4993

Weekdays: 8AM-8PM
Weekends: 8AM-5PM

What We Offer

We use a proven and practical approach called allergen immunotherapy. Regularly introducing small, controlled doses helps your immune system get used to allergens.

When walking along Sled Haul Brook or seeing Waterbury’s Symphony Orchestra, you might be susceptible to airborne allergens like pollen, dust, and other particles. Our allergists in Waterbury, CT, are trained to design personalized treatment plans based on your specific triggers. Here are some common allergies and allergens:

Allergy Type

Usual Allergens

Environmental

  • Pollen Sources: Various trees, grasses, and weed species
  • Mold: Airborne mold spores
  • Dust: Particles from dust mites and cockroach debris
  • Animal-Related Allergens: Pet dander (including skin flakes, saliva, and urine), animal fur/hair/feathers, bird excrement

Food Allergies

  • Dairy Products: Milk
  • Eggs: Egg proteins
  • Nuts: Peanuts and tree nuts such as walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, and Brazil nuts
  • Seafood: Fish varieties like salmon, tuna, and cod; shellfish including shrimp, crab, and scallops
  • Grains & Legumes: Wheat and soy products
  • Seeds: Sesame seeds

Pet Allergies

  • Cats & Dogs: Allergens from dander, saliva, and urine
  • Rodents & Rabbits: Hair, dander, and saliva allergens
  • Birds: Feather mites and droppings
  • Horses: Dander

Drug Allergies

  • Antibiotics: Penicillin and related drugs
  • Pain Medications: NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen
  • Other Pharmaceuticals: Anticonvulsants, chemotherapy agents, and monoclonal antibody treatments

*If you are experiencing symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or a rapid drop in blood pressure, seek immediate medical attention at the nearest emergency room or urgent care center.

Allergy Treatment Options

How It Works

Your treatment begins with a thorough evaluation and allergy testing. We’ll pinpoint the specific allergens causing your symptoms and build a customized allergy shot plan—targeted to your exact needs and optimized annually.


Phase 1: Build-Up 

Your treatment begins with the build-up phase, during which you will receive allergy injections with gradually increasing doses of allergens, typically administered 3 to 4 times per week. This phase can last up to 8 months, depending on your injection schedule and how well your body responds to the therapy.

  • Injections 3–4 times per week
  •  Gradual allergen dose increase over 6–8 months

 

Maintenance Phase

After completing the build-up phase, your allergist will determine the most effective dose and move you into the maintenance phase. In this stage, injections are usually given about twice weekly.

You may start to notice a decrease in your allergy symptoms during this time. If your symptoms improve, you will continue in maintenance for roughly 4 months. Following this period, your allergist will evaluate if ongoing injections are needed.

  • 2 shots per week for about 4 months
  • Progress monitored through retesting

 

The DOCS Medical Difference

Comparison of Traditional vs. Advanced Allergy Treatments

Treatment Features

Traditional Allergy Clinics

DOCS Waterbury Allergy Program

Treatment Duration

3–5 years, 

some even up to 20+ years

90% complete treatment within 1 year

Compliance Rate

<50% by 3 years

85% by 3 years

Convenience

Frequent office visits

At-home immunotherapy

Personalization

One-size-fits-all

Tailored to your allergens

Effectiveness

Not always included

Combined asthma + allergy plans

Allergist in Waterbury (Chase), CT

At DOCS Medical Group’s Waterbury (Chase) clinic, our team is committed to helping you breathe easier and live better. We also offer urgent care and primary care to Waterbury residents and patients from nearby areas. Ready to find out if allergy shots are right for you? Connect with our board-certified allergists in Waterbury, CT, and schedule your appointment today!