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Infectious Disease Specialists
UConn Health’s Infectious Disease division is determined to treat a wide range of infections and lower public health risks through highly specialized care. When you choose UConn Health, you will experience innovative and effective care in a judgment-free environment. Our team takes a multidisciplinary approach to infectious diseases to provide comprehensive treatment that follows the latest clinical guidelines. With infectious diseases from viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi posing increasingly severe threats to public health, we are committed to keeping Connecticut healthy.
Physicians, faculty, and researchers providing our Infectious Diseases services are leading the way to minimize and eradicate infectious diseases to improve quality of life and overall public health. We conduct valuable Clinical Trials, provide full-spectrum disease management, and collaborate closely with other providers. Adhering to the standards of evidence-based medicine in accordance with nationally published guidelines, we specialize in vaccinations, management of the immunosuppressed, HIV/AIDS, International Traveler's Medical Service, tropical medicine, and more.
Schedule Your Travel Consultation
Meet with our physicians for a travel consultation and possible immunizations. After carefully reviewing your situation, they will determine if you need vaccinations. Before you arrive, please fill out the Travel Clinic Questionnaire within your MyChart account.
Why Choose UConn Health?
When you choose UConn Health, you will experience innovative and effective care in a judgment-free environment. Our team takes a multidisciplinary approach to infectious diseases to provide comprehensive treatment that follows the latest clinical guidelines.
Multidisciplinary Approach
We work closely with your other providers to ensure your treatment path is aligned with your condition and provide consultation on recommended therapies. If you are on or plan to go on biologic immunosuppressive therapy, we can consult with you and suggest a strategy to avoid complications. We also work closely with surgical colleagues to manage bone and joint infections.
We are also able to provide specialty pharmacy services. Through the Specialty Pharmacy, we can fill specialty medications prescribed to you by your healthcare team and dedicate a Specialty Pharmacy liaison to assist you. For mental and behavioral illnesses that may be seen in association with certain conditions, we refer patients to our Behavioral & Mental Health Specialties.
External Referrals Accepted
We accept self-referrals for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and pre-international travel evaluations. Physician referrals are required for all other requests.
Academic Medical Center Strength
As an academic medical center, we have trained many of the infectious disease providers in the region. We are experienced in educating learners and patients alike. Our team of professionals knows how to communicate and create the best environment for you and your family to feel at ease. Our providers are multi-specialty and are identified as academic providers, teachers, and learners.
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Through constant communication and collaboration, our board-certified, patient-focused providers deliver multidisciplinary care to prevent or treat infectious illnesses. Our team is devoted to bringing specialized care to Connecticut and undergoing elite training for challenging infections.
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