Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine
An infectious disease (ID) specialist is a physician with advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses caused by microorganisms or germs. Because their training and experience cover a unique cross-section of medicine, ID Specialists often are asked to evaluate patients with difficult infections. ID specialists practice both in hospitals and in office settings.
Physicians
Locations
525 Central Avenue, Suite C, Westfield, NJ 07090
Phone: (908) 233-0895 •
Fax: (908) 389-1933
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425 Essex Street, Millburn, NJ 07041
Phone: (973) 379-3051 •
Fax: (973) 379-8828
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1801 East Second Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: (908) 322-7786 •
Fax: (908) 322-0191
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475 Springfield Avenue, Suite 220, Summit, NJ 07901
Phone: (908) 273-1493 •
Fax: (908) 273-3125
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What do we treat?
ID specialists diagnose and treat conditions resulting form all types of infections, including those caused by germs such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
These microscopic organisms may create symptoms ranging from sore throat and fever (as in the case of strep throat) to more serious infections (involving other organs such as the lungs, bones or heart) and even deadly problems (such as AIDS or meningitis).
The ID specialist works with your personal physician to determine which diagnostic tests are appropriate. If treatment is necessary, your doctor and the ID specialist will work together to develop a treatment plan best suited to your needs.
Travel Medicine
ID specialists also see healthy people who plan to travel to foreign countries or locations where infection risk is higher. In these cases, ID specialists can help determine whether special immunizations or other preventive measures are necessary to protect travelers from disease.
Services We Offer
Preventative Care
- Travel Medicine
- Vaccines including yellow fever and meningococcal
Treatment of Infections
- Office or hospital consultation at your doctor's request
- Prolonged fever
- Antibiotic resistant infections (MRSA, VRE)
- HIV and AIDS
- Sexually transmitted diseases (syphilis, herpes, chlamydia)
- Hepatitis B and C
- Post Travel Illness
- Lyme Disease
- Influenza
- Home intravenous antibiotics
- Infection Control