The physicians and staff at Infectious Diseases, P.C. are experienced in diagnosing, treating and managing complex and difficult infectious diseases. We are passionate in providing quality care and dedicated to our patients. Our office offers consultative services, specializing in the care of patients with various illnesses caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, such as:   Tuberculosis (TB), Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Clostridium difficile,  Methicillen-Resistant  Staph Aureus  (MRSA), and  Lyme Disease,  as well as, other  Tick-borne Diseases.  Our physicians also treat infections of heart valves, joint replacements and other complicated infections of the skin and bone; such as Cellulitis.

                  We provide outpatient therapies such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for patients with Clostridium difficile infection. Our physicians also manage patients on Intravenous Antibiotics, either at home, or at an infusion center, depending on the patient's health insurance.

                   In addition, our team of specialists are experienced in the Management of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and Management of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).  We also perform screening tests for Tuberculosis, Hepatitis A, B & C, HIV, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Anal Cancer.

                 We have a  travel medicine clinic whereby we can make recommendations for vaccinations for your upcoming vacation plans and also, take care of any post-trip medical issues that arise.

                 Lastly, we have now been approved to certify patients for Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania.

Announcements:

Job Opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease Specialist.

Send your resume to mailbox@idadocs.com

Dr. Pace Now Certifying Patients

for Medical Marijuana

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/programs/Medical%20Marijuana/Pages/Medical%20Marijuana.aspx

We have also posted their video on How to Register for Medical Marijuana on our Facebook page.

Under the law, Pennsylvania residents who have a serious medical condition as certified by an approved physician are considered eligible for medical marijuana.

Effective No Later Than July 20, 2019, Tourette Syndrome and Anxiety disorders will be added to the PA Medical Marijuana Program's Serious Medical Conditions.

Shingrix

We have SHINGRIX available in our office!

Call today to schedule an appointment to get your Shingles Vaccination.

Oral & Anal Gonorrhea Testing

Travel Medicine & Immunization Services

We now have a Travel Medicine Clinic where you can meet with a Travel Medicine Specialist who will provide you with valuable information and the necessary vaccinations needed to keep you safe while traveling abroad. Our clinic is also here for you, should you develop any Post-travel issues or illnesses!

We are Certified as a Yellow Fever Vaccination Center!

 Students studying abroad should read our Travel Medicine Page!

 Check our our Travel Medicine Page for Worldwide Travel Alerts!

Congratulations to Dr. Lindsay R. Jablonski

Measles Outbreak in 30 States

Thomas Erik Michaelson, MD graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1994. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital in 1997 and his Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Cooper Hospital in 1999. Board Certified in Infectious Disease.

Richard L. Tepper, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1981. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1984 and his Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1987. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. Dr. Tepper is the Director of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program at Holy Redeemer Hospital.

Divya Sareen, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2001. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Capital Health System in 2005 and her Fellowship in Infectious Disease at UMDNJ-Cooper University Hospital in 2008. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. Dr. Sareen is Certified to supervise patients receiving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Jefferson Bucks and Nazareth Hospitals. She is presently seeing wound care patients at Nazareth Hospital.

William C. Pace, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital in 2008 and his Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Hahnemann University Hospital in 2010. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. Dr. Pace is the Director of the Wound Care Center at Jefferson Frankford Hospital. He is certified to supervise patients receiving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and also sees patients at the Wound Care Center at Jefferson Bucks Hospital. Dr. Pace is also involved in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Nazareth Hospital.

The Pennsylvania Marijuana Program has approved Dr. William C. Pace to certify patients to participate in their Medical Marijuana Program.

Lindsay R. Jablonski, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2012. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital in 2015 and her Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Temple University Hospital in 2017. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. Dr. Jablonski is an experienced Travel Medicine physician.

She received her Certificate in Travel Health ^TM from the International Society of Travel Medicine in 2018.

David J. Trumbore, MD Temple University School of Medicine in 1979. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1982 and his Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1984. He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease.

Sreethy Saraswathy, MD graduated from P.S.G. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in 1999. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Methodist Hospital in 2004 and her Fellowship in Infectious Disease at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2006. Board Certified in Infectious Disease.

George A. Poporad, MD graduated from Denison University in 1971. He graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania (Drexel) in 1975. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1978 and his Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1981. He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease.  Dr. Poporad is the Director of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program at Kindred Hospital Northeast Philadelphia.

Wendy L. Forman, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1989. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at Graduate Hospital in 1992 and her Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Temple University Hospital in 1994. Board Certified in Infectious Disease.

Angela V. Lawton, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine in 1996. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine at David Grant Medical Center in 2000 and her Fellowship in Infectious Disease at Tufts/New England Medical Center in 2003. Board Certified in Infectious Disease.