The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in Danville, PA

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The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors near Danville, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near Danville, PA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Paula Mckenzie
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula McKenzie, MD, is an internal medicine physician specializing in infectious disease. She provides treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV and AIDS. She also offers anal pap testing and PrEP services. She has a clinical interest in stopping the spread of HIV.|Dr. McKenzie earned her medical degree from Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila in Bucharest, Romania. She completed her residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn and an infectious diseases fellowship at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock.|Dr. McKenzie’s desire to help people and make a difference in their lives led her to become a doctor. “Making a connection with patients and helping them improve their health is what makes me most proud,” she says.|A native of Guyana, Dr. McKenzie moved to the United States after medical school. “I worked in Lewistown after I completed my fellowship and loved central Pennsylvania,” she says.|In her spare time, she enjoys reading and swimming. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and HIV/AIDS.

    Stanley Martin
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Martin is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. His clinical interests include immunocompromised hosts, transplantation and infections related to mechanical circulatory support. His research interests include antimicrobial stewardship, population health and optimization of inpatient care. Dr. Martin earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. He completed his residency at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, and his fellowship in infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Martin is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. He is Geisinger's director of the Division of Infectious Diseases.|In his free time, Dr. Martin enjoys reading, playing guitar and collecting “Star Wars” memorabilia. This native of St. Louis, Mo., loves chocolate and shares his home with a border terrier named Ben Kenobi. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Infective Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Darrell A. Mcbride
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. McBride is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. He attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree, and completed his residency at MetroHealth Medical Center - Case Western Reserve University. Dr. McBride completed his fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University in St. Louis. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. Dr. Mcbride is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Nocardiosis, Infective Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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    Michael E. Friscia
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Geisinger Medical Center - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Friscia specializes in coronary artery bypass (including off-pump CABG), aortic and mitral valve surgery (minimally invasive) TAVR, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophagectomy and VATS. His clinical interests include cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Friscia earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed his residency and fellowship in general and thoracic at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery in thoracic surgery and general surgery. Dr. Friscia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Valve Repair.

    Robert J. Brunner
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Brunner is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. His clinical interests include all aspects of infectious diseases. Dr. Brunner earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship at Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Brunner is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Chagas Disease.

    Jess W. Oren
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Oren specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations and cardiac device implantation. His clinical interests include electrophysiology. Dr. Oren attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in electrophysiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Oren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Taesung Kwon
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kwon is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in infectious diseases. His clinical interests include all aspects of infectious diseases. His research interests include C. difficile infection, use of appropriate PCR testing and preventive measures, and prevention of hospital-acquired infection. Dr. Kwon obtained his medical degree from George Washington University. He completed his residency, followed by a fellowship in infectious diseases, at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. Dr. Kwon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. Dr. Kwon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Sepsis.

    Reda A. Awali
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Geisinger Medical Center - Infectious Disease

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Reda Awali is an Infectious Disease provider in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Awali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infective Endocarditis, and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. Dr. Awali is currently accepting new patients.

    William B. Haynos
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Haynos specializes in cardiac imaging and preventive cardiac care. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Haynos obtained his medical degree from Howard University. He completed his residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Iowa. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Haynos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Scott A. Lemaire
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Geisinger Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery

    100 North Academy Avenue, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Scott LeMaire is a professor of cardiothoracic surgery, the associate chief scientific officer and the associate dean for research at Geisinger. His primary research interest focuses on thoracic aortic disease, with a particular emphasis on organ protection during aortic surgery, genetic causes of thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, and molecular mechanisms of aortic wall degeneration. In his clinical work, Dr. LeMaire offers minimally invasive endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy to treat patients with hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the palms and/or underarms). This safe, highly effective outpatient procedure can provide patients with immediate relief from symptoms. He also offers thoracic sympathectomy to patients with severe heart rhythm abnormalities that persist despite optimal treatment with medications and catheter-based procedures.|After graduating from Quincy College, Dr. LeMaire earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed residency training in general surgery, then in cardiothoracic surgery, at Baylor College of Medicine.|He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for his research studying the pathobiology of thoracic aortic disease. A past president of the Association for Academic Surgery, Dr. LeMaire is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Surgical Research and the second vice president of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association. He serves on the board of directors for the Thoracic Surgery Foundation, the scientific advisory board of The Marfan Foundation and the board of trustees for his alma mater, Quincy University.|Dr. LeMaire is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lemaire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Marfan Syndrome, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    John Conte
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Select Specialty Hospital-Danville

    100 N Academy Ave, 
    Danville, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Conte is a Thoracic Surgeon in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    WellSpan Heart And Vascular Center In Lewisburg

    3 Hospital Dr, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saquib Siddiqi is a Cardiologist in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Siddiqi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Heart Failure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?

    Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.

    When should I see an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Infective Endocarditis doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Danville, PA?

    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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Danville, PA?

    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 Infective Endocarditis doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Infective Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor near Danville, PA?

    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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Danville, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infective Endocarditis 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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