Matthew Lodewick, MD

Just gave a reference to this doctor. He is one of the nicest and best kid docs we have been to. We did allergy testing with no fuss or pain, watched a movie during the test, and had results in a short time. Dr. Lodewick is smart, engaged, up-​to-​date, and very kind. He really works with parents on their kids case, giving them lots of options– which was a game-​changer for us. He is a doctor who takes the time to really investigate the case, and seems to really care about the results. Thanks!

I want to be friends with Dr. Lodewick. He’s that kind, genuine and REAL kind of doctor you wish could be your own specialist. And echoing other reviews, he listens. It’s no wonder that his background is in pedicatrics because the moment he came in to start the appointment with my 16 month, he got down, hugged him just like a long lost uncle would, picked him up, held him and basically read my son’s mind the whole appointment — he must have special powers. My son put his head on Dr. Lodewick’s shoulder and was just the best start to a kind of nervous appointment.
I didn’t expect to find out results the same day which we did. It’s a relief to know what you or your child are allergic to, have expert nurses and admin who aid in the whole 5-​star experience!

Seriously! When I called to ask the cost of an appointment they told me anywhere from 85 to 375 without testing! They said there was NO way to tell what that would be and with the testing it could be up to $ 1000.00.
Give me a break!

I can wholeheartedly echo the 5 star reviews posted already for Dr. Lodewick. My 8-​year old daughter and I just left his office (we had a combined visit) and I felt compelled to leave a review because our experience with him was so exceptional. I am a Nurse Practitioner so I am around physicians constantly and I easily rank Dr. Lodewick up there as one of the very best I have encountered. He is intelligent, sincere, accessible and a great listener. At no time did we feel rushed (and we used up a great deal of his time) — on the contrary, it was the first time (in a very long time) that I felt I was able to ask all of the questions I had and communicate my medical history to someone actually interested in hearing the whole story. We left feeling energized by the thoughtful and detailed treatment plan he created for us and the exceptional care we received while in his office. I can’t imagine you could find a better allergist out there.

I’m sure you’ve stories of sincere doctors. Doctors who actually care about you. Doctors who are friendly and nice people. Doctors who are so amazing that you think «Maybe there is hope for healthcare yet.»
Well…what if I told you that a sincere doctor actually exists? And that you can make an appointment with him without putting up a grueling fight with impossible receptionists?
You don’t believe me. Well, that’s expected. But if you have allergy or asthma, then the information I have to offer may be worth a great deal to you. Great doctors are not just fairytale creatures. They are real. And there is one in Berkeley!
Seriously though, Lodewick is an allergist you can trust. He is making my life so much more bearable. I’ve been suffering from allergic atopic dermatitis and chronic nasal congestion since the dawn of time, and he recommended that I start immunotherapy. So I’ve been going to his office once a month for over a year now, and I always feel so welcome here. And let me tell you, breathing through your nose for the first time is a weird sensation. And not just through one nostril, I’m talking TWO here! And my skin rashes? Gone.
Btw, if you’re somehow affiliated with Cal, definitely mention it to him. You might get free hugs :)

I needed to see an allergist on an emergency basis and literally pulled Dr. Lodewick’s name off the internet. Boy, did I hit the jackpot. I called his office on Wednesday afternoon and saw him in his Berkeley office on Friday and a follow-​up appointment with him in San Ramon on Monday.
First, both offices operate as if they were a five-​star hotel. The staff was very courteous, friendly and efficient.
Dr. Lodewick spent quite a bit of time with me working through my history and addressing the problem. His manner is very friendly and professional. I felt very comfortable asking as many questions as and he addressed all my concerns in a manner that made me feel as if I were his most important patient.

Dr. Lodewick literally saved my life. I had been seen by other doctors for my asthma. They didn’t really listen to me about how it started. They glossed over important details. So they diagnosed it as standard asthma and gave me increasing doses of steroids with no end in sight and life threatening side effects. In the first 15 minutes with Dr. Lodewick he correctly diagnosed the cause of my asthma because he really listens closely to every word you say. He has an amazing sense of focus. I had the sinus surgery he recommended (fungul sinsusitis caused my asthma) and my asthma went from severe to mild with only the occasional use of steroids literally overnight. Dr. Lodewick is one of the best doctors I’ve ever had. He is very smart, state-​of-​the-​art, no ego and works with me to find the best solutions for my situation. He is extremely compassionate and caring. He is so humble and honest its amazing. We haven’t always agreed on what I should do but he respects my opinion in ways that are very rare in my experience with doctors. My asthma continues to be a struggle but no where near as bad as before because of Dr. Lodewick. If I had seen him first my life would be different. I can’t recommend him highly enough. Go see Dr. Lodewick for an amazing experience that defines what doctors should be about.

I went to see Dr. Lodewick when I had skin allergic reaction. Prior to seeing Dr. Lodewick, I went to see 2 other physicians who could not help.
I felt very comfortable when I met Dr. Lodewick. He is very caring and nice person. He is one of few doctors I met that sincerely care about the patients. He was also very organized and provided me with summary of how we are going to take care of my skin reaction. My lush went away gradually following his diagnosis and cure.
I recommend him to everyone. I am so lucky to found him!