5 Results forInfectious Disease Medicine Doctors near Columbus, GA
Learn more about Infectious Disease Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Infectious Disease Medicine Doctors
Infectious disease medicine is a subspecialty of internal medicine. Infectious disease medicine doctors specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. They also have extensive knowledge in immunology, epidemiology, and infection control. Infectious disease specialists focus on the health needs of adults who require expert diagnosis or treatment of a specific infectious disease.
An infectious disease doctor typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history including results from previous blood tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic tests
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Performs a physical exam
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Orders and interprets laboratory studies and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats infectious diseases including post-surgical infections, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
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Teachers patients and caregivers about infectious disease prevention
Infectious disease doctors may also be known as infectious disease specialists. These specialists also conduct research at medical centers and universities around the world.
There are 5 specialists practicing Infectious Disease Medicine in Columbus, GA with an overall average rating of 2.4 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Columbus, GA with affiliated Infectious Disease Medicine specialists, including St. Francis - Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown and Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center.
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Dr. Folarin Olubowale, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1711 Buena Vista Rd Ste 5Columbus, GA 319061.2 miles awayDr. Saeed Baloch, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1900 10th Ave Ste 110Columbus, GA 319011.4 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine500 18th St Ste B40Columbus, GA 319011.1 miles awayDr. Dwayne Wright, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine2122 Manchester ExpyColumbus, GA 319043.3 miles awayDr. Kahtonna Allen, DO
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine6600 Van Aalst Blvd Bldg 9250Fort Benning, GA 319055.8 miles away