The Doctors Practice in Edgbaston provides private allergy testing and allergy treatment for adults and children in Birmingham, with same-day and next-day appointments available and no GP referral required.
Our most advanced allergy assessment, testing for up to 300 potential allergens including:
Concerned about a specific allergen? We can arrange targeted testing for individual allergens where clinically appropriate.
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A consultation with our doctor and treatment options.
Follow up, or regular care, if you need it.
Accurate Diagnosis: Precise testing helps identify the allergens triggering symptoms, rather than simply guessing. An allergy consultation typically involves a thorough review of the patient’s medical history, including symptoms, family history, and potential allergen exposures.
Quick Relief Options: For patients with severe hay fever, hay fever injections may provide long-lasting seasonal symptom relief when standard treatments are not enough and when a doctor determines that treatment is suitable.
Comprehensive Testing: Our TDP Signature test can assess up to 300 allergens in one assessment, covering a wide range of potential triggers linked with seasonal allergies, food allergies, asthma, eczema, gut symptoms, and environmental sensitivities.
Personalised Treatment: Following an allergy diagnosis, a personalised allergy management plan is developed to address the patient’s unique needs and improve their quality of life. This may include medications, lifestyle adjustments, avoidance advice, further testing, specialist collaboration, or immunotherapy where appropriate.
Expert Care: Dr Bik and Dr Rinku are a dedicated doctor-led team who take time to explain results, discuss concerns, and help patients feel comfortable throughout the process.
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We test and treat a wide range of allergies affecting adults and children in Birmingham. Common types of allergies include food allergies, skin allergies, respiratory allergies, and insect sting allergies.
Seasonal Allergies (Hay Fever): Testing can help identify pollen, grass, and tree allergens causing seasonal symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, blocked nose, cough, and fatigue.
Food Allergies: Food allergies can involve reactions to specific proteins found in foods such as nuts, dairy, and shellfish. We can also discuss concerns about gluten, egg, wheat, and other common food triggers.
Environmental Allergies: Airborne and environmental allergies include tree and grass pollen, house dust mites, and animal dander. Dust mites, mould, and pet dander may worsen indoor air quality and cause year-round symptoms.
Asthma-Provoking Allergens: Respiratory allergies are often triggered by airborne allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and pet dander, leading to conditions like hay fever and asthma. Identifying asthma triggers may improve treatment control.
Eczema-Provoking Allergens: Some allergens may aggravate eczema or other skin symptoms. Testing and a clear plan can help determine whether food, environmental triggers, or contact allergens are contributing.
Gut Allergies: We assess allergies affecting digestive health, including possible reactions linked with gluten, dairy, and other foods. We also explain the difference between allergy, intolerance, and non-allergic digestive conditions.
Insect Allergies: We help identify reactions to insect bites and stings, especially when patients have experienced swelling, hives, breathing symptoms, or severe allergies after exposure.
We provide comprehensive adult allergy testing for patients with persistent hay fever, suspected food allergies, skin reactions, asthma symptoms, eczema flares, gut symptoms, insect sting reactions, or environmental allergy concerns.
Our adult allergy service may include:
Comprehensive allergy assessments with detailed evaluation of symptoms, lifestyle, work environment, home exposures, family history, medication use, asthma, eczema, recurrent infections, and previous allergy diagnosis.
Blood tests for accurate identification of allergens, including Specific IgE blood tests where a blood sample is analysed to determine the presence of specific allergens. Allergy testing is the process of measuring the number of antibodies in the blood that the immune system has produced in response to an allergen.
Hay fever injections for severe seasonal allergies, offered only after a medical consultation to determine suitability, risks, and expected benefit.
Personalised treatment plans with ongoing support to help patients manage symptoms, reduce exposure to triggering allergens, and improve control over everyday life.
Diagnostic testing in allergy care can include Skin Prick Tests, Specific IgE Blood Tests, and Patch Testing for contact dermatitis. Skin prick tests are a common method of allergy testing, where small amounts of allergens are introduced to the skin to observe reactions. It is recommended to stop taking oral antihistamines at least three days before an allergy appointment to ensure accurate skin test results. Where skin testing, patch testing, immunology review, an immunologist, or hospital-based care is needed, we can discuss the most appropriate next step.
Children’s allergy testing requires a gentle, family-focused approach. Parents may be worried about food allergies, eczema, asthma, hay fever, reactions to pets, dust mites, milk, eggs, nuts, shellfish, gluten, insect stings, or symptoms affecting school and sleep.
Our children’s allergy service is designed to help families understand what may be triggering a child’s symptoms and how best to manage them. Children’s allergy services often include comprehensive assessments to understand a child’s medical history, symptoms, and potential allergen exposures.
We support families with:
Specialised allergy testing for children and young people, including age-appropriate assessment and careful explanation.
Family-focused allergy management, helping parents understand results and make practical decisions at home, nursery, school, and during travel.
Gentle testing procedures suitable for all ages, with a calm and welcoming approach so children feel comfortable during their visit.
Educational support for parents, including advice on allergy management, eczema care, asthma triggers, food avoidance, and when to seek urgent medical help.
Allergy management plans for children are typically personalized, taking into account the specific allergens identified and the child’s unique needs. Specialist allergy clinics for children provide a range of services, including testing for food allergies, asthma management, and eczema treatment. If a child needs a paediatrician, hospital food challenge, advanced immunology care, or specialist immunotherapy, we can discuss referral options.
Your visit begins with a detailed consultation with Dr Bik or Dr Rinku. We review your symptoms, medical history, family history, medication use, previous diagnosis, lifestyle, work or school exposures, and possible allergens at home or outdoors.
During an allergy consultation, the allergist may recommend specific allergy tests based on the information gathered from the patient. We also discuss whether your symptoms suggest allergy, intolerance, asthma, eczema, infection, immunology concerns, or another healthcare issue.
This first step is essential because allergy testing is most useful when it answers a clear clinical question. We take time to understand your concerns, explain the process, and determine which testing approach is most appropriate.
We offer blood test options, including our TDP Signature test, which can cover up to 300 allergens. This private allergy testing option is designed to assess a broad range of seasonal, food, environmental, and other common triggers.
Testing may include:
Specific IgE blood tests
Broader allergen panels
Seasonal pollen and hay fever triggers
Food allergy markers
Environmental allergens such as dust mites, mould, and animal dander
Triggers linked with asthma, eczema, and gut symptoms
In wider allergy clinics, diagnostic testing includes Skin Prick Tests, Specific IgE Blood Tests, and Patch Testing for contact dermatitis.
We always confirm current fees before testing is conducted.
Once your results are available, Dr Bik or Dr Rinku will interpret them in the context of your symptoms and medical history. This is important because allergy results must be explained carefully; a positive result may show sensitisation, but it does not always prove that the allergen is causing symptoms.
We identify the specific allergens most likely to be clinically relevant and explain what the findings mean for your daily life. We also discuss whether any results require avoidance, medication, further testing, specialist referral, immunotherapy, or monitoring.
Our aim is to give you a clear diagnosis, not a confusing list of allergens without context.
After diagnosis, we develop a customised allergy management plan tailored to your needs. Your plan may include antihistamines, nasal sprays, eye drops, eczema care, asthma trigger management, food avoidance advice, environmental changes, hay fever injections, or referral for specialist immunotherapy.
Immunotherapy, sometimes described as allergy vaccines, may be suitable for selected patients with clearly identified triggers such as pollen or dust mites. It is usually considered when symptoms remain difficult despite standard treatment.
We provide ongoing support and follow-up care as needed, helping you manage symptoms, improve control, and reduce the impact of allergy on your life.
As a CQC regulated, doctor-led clinic based in Edgbaston, The Doctors Practice provides a level of expertise and safety that sets us apart from non-medical providers. We serve patients from across Birmingham and surrounding areas including Wolverhampton, Walsall, Solihull and Sutton Coldfield.
Our allergy testing is designed to identify relevant allergens accurately and then match results with your symptoms, medical history, family history, and exposure patterns. Our TDP Signature test can assess up to 300 allergens, giving a comprehensive view of potential triggers.
Blood tests can also be used for allergy testing, where a blood sample is analyzed to determine the presence of specific allergens. Specific IgE blood testing is useful for many patients, especially when skin testing is not suitable or when a broader private allergy panel is needed.
We also explain where Skin Prick Tests, Patch Testing, immunology input, or specialist NHS services may be more appropriate. The best diagnosis comes from combining test results with expert clinical interpretation.
We offer same-day and next-day appointments whenever available, so you do not need to stay on a long waiting list before starting the process. Private allergy clinics offer rapid appointment access without needing a GP referral.
The exact timeline for results depends on the type and range of testing conducted. At your consultation, we will explain when to expect results, how they will be reviewed, and what happens next.
If you are considering skin prick testing elsewhere, remember that it is recommended to stop taking oral antihistamines at least three days before an allergy appointment to ensure accurate skin test results. For blood testing, this may not be necessary, and your doctor will advise you.
Yes. We provide personalised treatment plans and follow-up care to help you manage allergies over time. This may include medication advice, hay fever injections, lifestyle adjustments, environmental control, food allergy guidance, eczema support, asthma trigger advice, and referral to specialist clinics where needed.
We can also discuss advanced treatment options such as immunotherapy when appropriate. Patients with severe allergies, complex asthma, recurrent infections, or suspected immune system concerns may benefit from specialist immunology input.
An allergy is an immune response to a foreign substance, such as pollen or certain foods. Symptoms can include sneezing, itchy eyes, rashes, respiratory issues, digestive discomfort, bloating, and abdominal pain.
Absolutely, we provide food allergy testing for common allergens like dairy, nuts, gluten, and shellfish, helping you manage symptoms and make informed dietary choices.
Our Edgbaston clinic serves clients throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas, including Birmingham City Centre, Harborne, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Four Oaks, Moseley, Kings Heath, Jewellery Quarter, Bournville, Digbeth, West Bromwich and more.
Yes, our blood-based allergy testing is safe for children, with a gentle approach to ensure comfort and effective diagnosis of childhood allergies.
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