Dr. Eugene Hurwitz, MD


Physician
Allergy

Specialty

Pediatric Allergy

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Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia
1615 Highway 34 E Suite A
Suite A
Newnan, Georgia 30265
For an appointment, call (770) 285-5200
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Eugene Hurwitz, MD

Dr. Hurwitz specializes in the diagnosis and treatment and allergic and immunologic conditions, including hay fever, sinusitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, and food allergies. Dr. Hurwitz has particular expertise in the treatment of allergies and asthma in children.

About Dr. Eugene Hurwitz, MD

Dr. Eugene S. Hurwitz, M.D. is a board-certified allergist providing care to patients in Carrollton and Villa Rica, Georgia at Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia.

Dr. Hurwitz has published numerous articles on his clinical research and is a frequent speaker at meetings of his specialty’s professional societies.

Patient Education Resources

Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Could gluten be triggering my asthma?
There is some evidence to suggest that gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, may be a trigger for asthma symptoms in some individuals. However, the relationship between gluten and asthma ...
How is atopic dermatitis different from eczema?
Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same thing. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema.Eczema is a general term that refers to a group of condition...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
What types of pollen trigger allergies?
Pollen is a fine powder that is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during the spring, summer, and fall. When these pollens come into contact with the eyes, nose, and lungs of people who are sensiti...

Education & Training

Dr. Hurwitz received his medical degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed his preventive medicine residency at the Centers for Disease Control and his fellowship in allergy/immunology at the National Institutes of Health.

RESIDENCY
  • Pediatrics, Los Angeles, CA - 1978
  • Preventive Medicine, - 1979

FELLOWSHIP
  • Allergy/Immunology (Infectious Diseases), - 1988
  • Summer Research, CA - 1971

Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia

The Center for Allergy and Asthma of Georgia is an Atlanta-based medical practice that specializes in providing the best healthcare for patients suffering from breathing problems due to allergies, sinus, asthma or other medical conditions.

Each of our award-winning healthcare providers values individualized care, personalized attention, and patient education. Our nursing staff and patient education coordinator strive to provide expanded educational resources and materials about asthma, allergies, and the services that we offer.