The 20 Best HIV/AIDS Doctors Near Me in Elizabeth, NJ

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 491 doctor with experience in HIV/AIDS near Elizabeth, NJ. Of these, 336 are Experienced, 109 are Advanced, 44 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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491 providers found
    Elite in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Elite in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Saint Michael's Medical Center

    111 Central Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jihad Slim is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Slim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, COVID-19, Hepatitis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Slim is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Family Treatment Center Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    201 Lyons Ave # 16, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandhya Nagarakanti is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Nagarakanti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Coccidioidomycosis, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    NBIMC Infectious Diseases

    201 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christian Engell is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Engell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Engell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Merck Co Inc Health Services Dept

    126 E Lincoln Ave, 
    Rahway, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Brainard is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Rahway, New Jersey. Dr. Brainard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    126 E Lincoln Ave, 
    Rahway, NJ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marian Iwamoto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rahway, New Jersey. Dr. Iwamoto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Cerebral Hypoxia, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis.

    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Medical Diagnostic Associates

    11 Overlook Road, Suite 100, 
    Summit, NJ 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Douglas Bennett is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Strep Throat, Lymphangitis, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine

    NBIMC - Beth Prime Care Internal Medicine

    166 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Bustillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Bustillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Bustillo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Family Medicine

    Atlantic Medical Group Primary Care At Clark

    100 Commerce Place, 
    Clark, NJ 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil Khandelwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Clark, New Jersey. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Khandelwal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease | Geriatrics
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease | Geriatrics
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Virology Treatment Center

    242 Mason Ave, Suite 2, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Glaser is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Glaser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Glaser is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Glaser is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Trinitas Regional Medical Center

    655 Livingston St, 
    Elizabethport, NJ 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julius Salamera is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Elizabethport, New Jersey. Dr. Salamera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine

    Elizabeth Bayway Medical Center LLC

    636 Bayway Ave, 
    Elizabeth, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mounir Abdelshahid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dr. Abdelshahid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myelitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine

    Practice Associates Medical Group

    1000 Galloping Hill Rd, 
    Union, NJ 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karlene Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Union, New Jersey. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, HIV/AIDS, Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Family Treatment Center

    201 Lyons Ave # G3, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Sterling is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Cellulitis, and Lymphangitis.

    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    201 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suryadevara Madhu is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Madhu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Rutgers Health Infectious Disease

    140 Bergen St # D, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Shobha Swaminathan is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Swaminathan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Swaminathan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Internal Medicine

    University Hospital

    150 Bergen St, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Stoler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Stoler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Saint Michael's Medical Center

    111 Central Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Szabela is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Szabela is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and COVID-19.

    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required
    4143 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1, 
    Staten Island, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Scafuri is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Scafuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Scafuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    David Flores LLC

    377 Jersey Ave Ste 470, 
    Jersey City, NJ 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adriana Grigoriu is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Jersey City, New Jersey. She has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Grigoriu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in HIV/AIDS
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4802 10th Ave, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (11.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Chapnick is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Chapnick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of HIV/AIDS?

    Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). When a person becomes infected with HIV, the virus attacks and weakens the immune system. As the immune system weakens, the person is at risk for getting life-threatening infections and cancers. When that happens, the illness is called AIDS. Once a person has the virus, it stays inside the body for life.

    When should I see an HIV/AIDS doctor near Elizabeth, NJ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an HIV/AIDS doctor near Elizabeth, NJ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank HIV/AIDS doctors near Elizabeth, NJ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by HIV/AIDS doctors near Elizabeth, NJ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an HIV/AIDS doctor near Elizabeth, NJ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the HIV/AIDS doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different HIV/AIDS doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an HIV/AIDS doctor near Elizabeth, NJ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my HIV/AIDS doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my HIV/AIDS doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female HIV/AIDS doctors near Elizabeth, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the HIV/AIDS doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an HIV/AIDS doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the HIV/AIDS doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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