9 Results forInfectious Disease Medicine Doctors near Dunmore, PA
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 Dunmore, PA with an overall average rating of 3.1 stars. There are 8 hospitals near Dunmore, PA with affiliated Infectious Disease Medicine specialists, including Geisinger Community Medical Center, Moses Taylor Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
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Dr. Shubhra Shetty, MB
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine700 Quincy AveScranton, PA 185102.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mary Susan Decker, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000Scranton, PA 185053.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Find a Telehealth DoctorDr. Stephen Pancoast, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine700 Quincy AveScranton, PA 185102.1 miles awayDr. Jeremy Agostinho, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 185102.2 miles awayDr. Pragya Dhaubhadel, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 185102.2 miles awayDr. Amit Sharma, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 185102.2 miles awayDr. Maria Nagori, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 185102.2 miles awayDr. Rodger Fagerburg, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine700 Quincy AveScranton, PA 185102.1 miles awayDr. Robert D'Alessandri, MD
Specialty: Infectious Disease Medicine501 Madison AveScranton, PA 185102.4 miles away