9 Results forInfectious Disease Medicine Doctors near Newport, RI
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 9 specialists practicing Infectious Disease Medicine in Newport, RI with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Newport, RI with affiliated Infectious Disease Medicine specialists, including The Miriam Hospital, Newport Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital.
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Dr. Josiah Rich, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine11 Friendship StNewport, RI 028400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Curt Beckwith, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine11 Friendship StNewport, RI 028400.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
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Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine11 Friendship StNewport, RI 028400.4 miles awayDr. Martha Sanchez, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine20 Powell AveNewport, RI 028400.3 miles awayDr. Timothy Flanigan, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine19 Friendship St Unit 340Newport, RI 028400.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Brian Cilley, DO
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine14 Woodruff Ave Ste 1Narragansett, RI 028829.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Shrishti Ganguly, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine20 Powell AveNewport, RI 028400.4 miles awayDr. Sara Geffert, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine11 Friendship StNewport, RI 028400.4 miles awayDr. Erika D'Agata, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine11 Friendship StNewport, RI 028400.4 miles away