5 Results forInfectious Disease Medicine Doctors near Pinson, AL
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 Pinson, AL with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars. There are 7 hospitals near Pinson, AL with affiliated Infectious Disease Medicine specialists, including Athens-Limestone Hospital, Huntsville Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent's East.
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Dr. Ingrid Roig Rojas, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1930 Edwards Lake Rd Ste 110Birmingham, AL 352356.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Octavian Popescu, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine6725 DEERFOOT PKWYPinson, AL 351264.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Tommy Parraga, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1930 Edwards Lake Rd Ste 110Birmingham, AL 352356.8 miles awayDr. Jarold Mendez, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine2152 Old Springville RdCenter Point, AL 352153.7 miles awayDr. Wesley Willeford, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine601 West BlvdBirmingham, AL 352067.6 miles away