Question 1

do infectious disease specialist treat gardnerella as well?

Accepted Answer

: Any doctor can treat Gardnerella.

Question 2

can some tell me what an infectious disease specialist doctor usually takes care of?

Accepted Answer

As below: Id specialists are trained in various infections, usage of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, sepsis etc. Including hiv, aids.

Question 3

whats a difference between infectious disease specialist and infectious disease doctor?

Accepted Answer

No difference: Two terms for the same thing.

Question 4

been getting pneumonia a few times in past 6 month or so and naturally worried. which is better: infectious disease specialist or pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

Either or both!: Either one would be helpful, both may be wise.  And second opinions are great anyway.  Get too different takes on your problem, ask plenty of questions, and take notes for later pondering.  Your primary care doc can recommend trustworthy docs and may have an opinion on which you should see first.  That is part of the job of your PCP,  to send you to the next best level of care for complex problems

Question 5

where to find infectious disease specialist?

Accepted Answer

ID doctors in Texas: I did a google search for you - you are right, there aren't any ID docs in your town.  It looks like you'll have to travel to get an office apt.
Maybe you could get some 'direction' from the docs here on Health tap? - at least get the ball rolling...http://www.healthgrades.com/infectious-disease-medicine-directory/tx-texas/lake-jackson.  Good luck

Question 6

how will i know what does an infectious disease specialist do?

Accepted Answer

Treats infections: An id specialist treats all infections caused by micro-organisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and parasites. We treat infections of every organ of the body.  Examples include pneumonia, pyelonephritis(kidney infection), osteomyelitis(bone infections), hiv/aids, meningitis, amoebic dysentery etc. Etc.  Some id docs mainly do hospital consultations while some have office practices.

Question 7

if you have ppo insurance, do you still have to be "referred" to an infectious disease specialist by your dr?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Most ppo do not require a referral to see a specialist (called self-referral).  That said, most infectious disease specialist will not accept patients unless they have been referred by a primary care physician with the exception of a recent positive result on a home HIV test. Most ia physicians are very busy & it is hard to get an appointment without a physician referral.

Question 8

what should i ask an infectious disease specialist?

Accepted Answer

Infection: You can expect this specialist to obtain samples from you after performing a complete medical history evaluation and examination.  Then to provide you with a diagnosis of the disease and the bacteria or virus responsible.  Lastly a treatment plan involving surgery and or medications with regular follow up.

Question 9

should a patient with a history of er visits with episodes diagnosed as or resembling sirs, as shown on profile, see an infectious disease specialist due to history?  or wait until next er visit?

Accepted Answer

Best Medicine: The emergency room is the worst place to get ongoing medical care for a chronic problem. You want someone to know your whole history and all of the testing and treatments you have had. The er is designed for acute problems and is not a good place to return to for primary care of a condition.  Please get to the infectious disease specialist or your family doctor.

Question 10

hi there, are you an infectious disease specialist? if so i have a few questions about my frequent saph and mrsa infections and what the best long term treatment plan would be.. i have been seeing dr after dr who doesn't really understand the disease... i

Accepted Answer

Fundamentally: it is going to be the break in the barrier, or other predisposition to infection that needs to be addressed. People tend to keep their same germs. It is not easy to get rid of MRSA that is sitting on the skin. It is much more important to deal with the reason why someone is getting infections.

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Do infectious disease specialist treat gardnerella as well?

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Can some tell me what an infectious disease specialist doctor usually takes care of?

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Whats a difference between infectious disease specialist and infectious disease doctor?

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Been getting pneumonia a few times in past 6 month or so and naturally worried. which is better: infectious disease specialist or pulmonologist?

A member asked:

Where to find infectious disease specialist?

A member asked:

How will i know what does an infectious disease specialist do?

A member asked:

If you have ppo insurance, do you still have to be "referred" to an infectious disease specialist by your dr?

A member asked:

What should i ask an infectious disease specialist?

A member asked:

Should a patient with a history of er visits with episodes diagnosed as or resembling sirs, as shown on profile, see an infectious disease specialist due to history? or wait until next er visit?

A member asked:

Hi there, are you an infectious disease specialist? if so i have a few questions about my frequent saph and mrsa infections and what the best long term treatment plan would be.. i have been seeing dr after dr who doesn't really understand the disease... i

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