5 Results forInfectious Disease Medicine Doctors near Cedar Rapids, IA
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 Cedar Rapids, IA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Cedar Rapids, IA with affiliated Infectious Disease Medicine specialists, including UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital, Ascension Northeast Wisconsin Saint Elizabeth and Aurora Medical Center - Oshkosh.
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Dr. Ahmed Abualfoul, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine115 8TH ST NECedar Rapids, IA 524010.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Dani Zavasky, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine701 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 524030.9 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine701 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 524030.9 miles awayDr. Daniel McGrail, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1245 2ND AVE SECedar Rapids, IA 524031.1 miles awayDr. Michael Olthoff, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1026 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 524020.9 miles away