An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Total number of Infectious Disease Specialists on Doctor.com: | 12167 |
Percentage of Infectious Disease Specialists who are listed as "Board Certified" on Doctor.com: | 100% |
Infectious Disease Specialists listed on Doctor.com have been practicing for an average of: | 29.4 year(s) |
Average ProfilePoints™ score for Infectious Disease Specialists: | 33/80 |
Average Overall User Rating for Infectious Disease Specialists: | 4 (out of 5) |