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Important Updates - Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care (AAAC) is Permanently Closed
MINNETONKA
The Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota will be taking over suite 317 in the current building starting in September. Kristin Larson will be one of the providers in the Minnetonka office. They can continue to administer allergy injections. Additionally, they offer an OIT (oral immunotherapy food allergy program) and SLIT services among many other specialties. Office hours will be M-F including early and late hours to accommodate for allergy injections. Call 612-444-3247 or visit www.allergymn.com to transfer care
AAAC MEDICAL RECORDS
"AAAC has engaged Desert River Solutions to be the custodian of medical records. To request your medical records please visit the site below to sign and return the medical release form. All instructions are on that webpage:
www.DesertRiverSolutions.com/requests
Below is all other contacts for Desert River Solutions:
[email protected] (Email)
480-577-3150 (Phone)
520-214-0068 (Fax)
AAAC BILLING PROCESS
While the clinic has permanently closed and is no longer in operation, the billing process is as follows:
AAAC SCHOOL FORMS
Former patients still in need of a school form should coordinate with your specific school(s) noting that AAAC has closed permanently and is no longer in operation.
The Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota will be taking over suite 317 in the current building starting in September. Kristin Larson will be one of the providers in the Minnetonka office. They can continue to administer allergy injections. Additionally, they offer an OIT (oral immunotherapy food allergy program) and SLIT services among many other specialties. Office hours will be M-F including early and late hours to accommodate for allergy injections. Call 612-444-3247 or visit www.allergymn.com to transfer care
AAAC MEDICAL RECORDS
"AAAC has engaged Desert River Solutions to be the custodian of medical records. To request your medical records please visit the site below to sign and return the medical release form. All instructions are on that webpage:
www.DesertRiverSolutions.com/requests
Below is all other contacts for Desert River Solutions:
[email protected] (Email)
480-577-3150 (Phone)
520-214-0068 (Fax)
AAAC BILLING PROCESS
While the clinic has permanently closed and is no longer in operation, the billing process is as follows:
- Insurance will be processed as normal (and all insurance claims will be processed before permanently closing)
- Patients are not expected to pay for items that insurance pays
- Patients should pay their bills on what they owe (statements will continue to be mailed)
- Overdue accounts have been and will continue to be forwarded to a law firm for collections
- We respectfully ask that you pay your balance promptly online. If you have billing issues or would like to discuss payment arrangements, please contact Stephanie at 612-268-7019
AAAC SCHOOL FORMS
Former patients still in need of a school form should coordinate with your specific school(s) noting that AAAC has closed permanently and is no longer in operation.
Important Announcement – AAAC Closing August 31, 2025 – Dr. Wexler and Dr. Karasov Will Continue Care at New Locations
Dear Valued Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care (AAAC) Patients,
We are writing to share some difficult and sad news. After extensive consideration, Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care (AAAC) will be permanently closing its doors on August 31, 2025. While it is difficult to share this news, we are encouraged about the future and that patients may continue to receive care from Dr. Wexler and Dr. Karasov as noted below.
Over the last several years, independently owned small medical practices like ours have encountered mounting financial challenges driven by a combination of rising costs and inadequate reimbursement rates. Despite our earnest efforts to navigate these difficulties, we unfortunately are not immune from these challenges. This impact has made it impossible to remain financially viable and to operate at the staffing levels needed by AAAC to offer the highest quality of care.
We plan to provide full patient services through Friday, August 29, 2025. We anticipate patient schedules to fill quickly. If you need a follow-up appointment, please contact us promptly at 952-546-6866 to schedule a visit. Existing allergy shot patients are welcome to continue walk-in allergy shot injections. We encourage patients to contact their pharmacy for medication refill requests.
Beginning September 2025, our providers will continue to see patients, albeit at different locations unaffiliated with AAAC:
We are writing to share some difficult and sad news. After extensive consideration, Advancements in Allergy and Asthma Care (AAAC) will be permanently closing its doors on August 31, 2025. While it is difficult to share this news, we are encouraged about the future and that patients may continue to receive care from Dr. Wexler and Dr. Karasov as noted below.
Over the last several years, independently owned small medical practices like ours have encountered mounting financial challenges driven by a combination of rising costs and inadequate reimbursement rates. Despite our earnest efforts to navigate these difficulties, we unfortunately are not immune from these challenges. This impact has made it impossible to remain financially viable and to operate at the staffing levels needed by AAAC to offer the highest quality of care.
We plan to provide full patient services through Friday, August 29, 2025. We anticipate patient schedules to fill quickly. If you need a follow-up appointment, please contact us promptly at 952-546-6866 to schedule a visit. Existing allergy shot patients are welcome to continue walk-in allergy shot injections. We encourage patients to contact their pharmacy for medication refill requests.
Beginning September 2025, our providers will continue to see patients, albeit at different locations unaffiliated with AAAC:
- Dr. Wexler, Pam McNallan and Molly Love will be joining Ridgeview Medical Center (952-361-2458) at their Chaska location.
- Dr. Karasov will be joining St. Paul Allergy (651-698-0386), at their Highland location.
- Kristin Larson will be joining Allergy & Asthma Center of MN (612-444-3247), at their new location in Minnetonka (same building as AAAC).
27 Years of Top Doctor
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Wexler who has been recognized as a 2024 Top Doctor by Mpls./St. Paul Magazine. This is Dr. Wexler's 27th year earning this recognition! AAAC is grateful for Dr. Wexler's dedication to his patients, staff, and his expertise and leadership in the clinic!