Learn more about Infectious Disease Medicine Specialists and how to choose the right one for you
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:
-
Evaluates a patient’s medical history including results from previous blood tests, X-rays, and other diagnostic tests
-
Performs a physical exam
-
Orders and interprets laboratory studies and prescribes medications
-
Diagnoses and treats infectious diseases including post-surgical infections, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
-
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 152 specialists practicing Infectious Disease Medicine in San Francisco, CA with an overall average rating of 3.9 stars. There are 19 hospitals near San Francisco, CA with affiliated Infectious Disease Medicine specialists, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus and California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make a same-day appointment with a Infectious Disease Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
How can I find a San Francisco, CA Infectious Disease Medicine Specialist who takes my insurance?
How can I find a female Infectious Disease Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
How can I book an appointment online with a Infectious Disease Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
How can I find a San Francisco, CA Infectious Disease Medicine Specialist who sees patients after hours?
How can I find a top-rated Infectious Disease Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA?