Dr. Luqman Seidu, MD


Physician
Allergy

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Omni Allergy Immunology & Asthma
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Suite 445
Suite 390
Atlanta, Georgia 30342
For an appointment, call (404) 257-3338
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Medical Expertise of Dr. Luqman Seidu, MD

His responsibilities included instruction of residents and fellows at the institution as well diagnosing and managing both adult and pediatric patients with eosinophilic disorders, food allergies, asthma, eczema, immune dysregulation and other disorders.

About Dr. Luqman Seidu, MD

Luqman Seidu, M.D. is a board-certified allergist providing care to patients in Atlanta, Georgia at Omni Allergy, Immunology and Asthma.

Dr. Seidu served as faculty in the Department of Allergy/Immunology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center prior to starting his own practice in Atlanta at Omni Allergy, Immunology and Asthma. 

Dr. Seidu is affiliated with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center, and with Morehouse School of Medicine where he serves as an adjunct professor in Department of Pediatrics. Additionally, he is the director of allergy for the SouthEast Eosinophilic Disease Center of Atlanta.

Conditions Treated

Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis (Anaphyactic Shock)
Asthma
Atopic Dermatitis
Food Allergy
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Hives (Urticaria)
Sinusitis

Procedures & Services

Allergy Shots (Immunotherapy)
Allergy Tests
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Food Challenge Test
Lung Function Tests
Patch Testing for Contact Dermatitis

Patient Education Resources

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 asthma. Should I have an asthma action plan?
It's important for those with asthma to have an asthma action plan.An asthma action plan is a written document that outlines specific steps for managing asthma symptoms and preventing asthma attac...
Is there a treatment for food allergy?
The treatment for food allergies is to strictly avoid the allergenic food, and in case of accidental exposure, the use of rescue medications such as antihistamines and epinephrine (injectable) in the ...
What is the treatment for severe asthma?
Severe asthma is a type of asthma that is characterized by frequent exacerbations, or "flare-ups," and difficulty controlling symptoms with traditional asthma medications. The treatment of s...

Education & Training

Dr. Seidu completed residency at a Rainbow Babies Hospital affiliate program and graduated from an accelerated, combined BS/MD program in Ohio.

Dr. Seidu completed a three year allergy and immunology fellowship at the co-joint program at the Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. During his fellowship, he also spent two years attending the immunodeficiency clinics in the Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center as well as training in the University of Cincinnati and Bernstein Allergy clinics.