Howard Kussman
Experienced in Pneumonia

Dr. Howard Kussman

Infectious Disease
CommonSpirit Health
SJMG Infectious Disease Associates - Bryan, TX
2700 E. 29th Street, Suite 240, 
Bryan, TX 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Pneumonia
CommonSpirit Health
SJMG Infectious Disease Associates - Bryan, TX
2700 E. 29th Street, Suite 240, 
Bryan, TX 
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Overview

"Dr. Kussman is a board-certified infectious diseases physician with over 30 years ofexperience, providing compassionate care to all patient populations, including those whoare immunocompromised. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of infectiousillnesses with a strong emphasis on prevention, ensuring his patients receivecomprehensive and quality care.Dr. Kussman embarked on his medical journey in South Africa, earning his Bachelor ofMedicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School.He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut andfurther specialized with a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of TexasSouthwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Kussman is board-certified in both InfectiousDiseases and Internal Medicine. His patient care philosophy centers on a deepunderstanding of each patient's symptoms to accurately diagnose and guide them throughtheir recovery. He believes that making the correct diagnosis is crucial to helping patientsunderstand and ultimately overcome their illnesses.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Kussman maintains active professional membershipswith the American Medical Association, Infectious Diseases Society of America, TexasMedical Association, and Dallas County Medical Society. These affiliations reflect hiscontinuous engagement with the broader medical community and dedication to advancingthe field of infectious diseases. He also has a publication, ""Disseminated sporotrichosis withextensive cutaneous involvement in a patient with AIDS,"" in the Journal of the AmericanAcademy of Dermatology, showcasing his commitment to medical knowledge andcollaborative care.On a personal note, Dr. Kussman finds joy outside of his demanding medical practice inreading good literature and exercising. His extensive experience living on differentcontinents has exposed him to many diverse cultures, fostering a worldly perspective thathe brings to his interactions, respecting the dignity of each and every person he encounters.".

Dr. Kussman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pneumonia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Lymphangitis, and Pneumonia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Infectious Disease
Licenses
Internal Medicine in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Infectious DiseasesAmerican Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

SJMG Infectious Disease Associates - Bryan, TX
2700 E. 29th Street, Suite 240, Bryan, TX 77802
Call: 979-690-4816

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Bloodstream and respiratory coinfections in patients with COVID-19 on ECMO.
Bloodstream and respiratory coinfections in patients with COVID-19 on ECMO.
Journal: Journal of cardiac surgery
Published: May 30, 2022
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