Dr. Matthew Lodewick, MD
Pediatric Allergy
Medical Expertise of Dr. Matthew Lodewick, MD
Dr. Matthew Lodewick is a board-certified Berkeley allergist and immunologist providing care to patients at Asthma and Allergy Associates of the Bay Area.
Dr. Lodewick diagnoses and treats a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions and has particular clinical interest in asthma, vocal cord dysfunction, and food allergy.
About Dr. Matthew Lodewick, MD
Dr. Lodewick is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Allergy Association of Northern California; and fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
Dr. Lodewick is a University of California graduate. At Berkeley, he studied Comparative Literature and Molecular and Cell Biology. He then went to join his family in Alabama and studied medicine at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Seattle was Dr. Lodewick’s next stop where he spent several years.
He completed a pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Seattle and the University of Washington. He remained with the University of Washington to finish a fellowship in both Adult and Pediatric Allergy/Immunology.
After completing his fellowship, Dr. Lodewick continued in Seattle where he was Clinical Instructor of Allergy/Immunology at the Children’s Hospital of Seattle and worked in private practice with Northwest Asthma and Allergy.
Professional Affiliations
Allergy & Asthma Medical Group of The Bay Area, Inc.
For more than 43 years, Allergy and Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area has provided the best medical care to patients of all ages.
Allergy and Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area (AAMG) is a leader in the diagnosis and specialized treatment of a variety of allergic conditions, asthma, and immunodeficiencies. Our team consists of thirteen board-certified physicians, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other practice personnel.
We have offices in Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Brentwood, Pleasanton, Berkeley, and Vallejo. Our providers take the time necessary to properly diagnose all of your asthma and allergy conditions. We will come up with a treatment plan that works well with your lifestyle, so that you can get back to the activities that bring you joy.