Joseph A. Desimone
Experienced in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

Dr. Joseph A. Desimone

Infectious Disease
Jefferson Health
Jefferson Infectious Diseases - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 11, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
Jefferson Health
Jefferson Infectious Diseases - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 11, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Joseph Desimone is an Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Desimone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Desimone is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Drexel University College Of Medicine
Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Specialties
Infectious Disease
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Infectious Disease
Fellowships
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Jefferson Infectious Diseases - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 11, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-7785
Other Locations
Jefferson Ryan White Program - Honickman Center
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 11, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-7785

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.


9 Total Publications

Changes in Body Mass Index and Atherosclerotic Disease Risk Score After Switching From Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate to Tenofovir Alafenamide.
Changes in Body Mass Index and Atherosclerotic Disease Risk Score After Switching From Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate to Tenofovir Alafenamide.
Journal: Open forum infectious diseases
Published: August 12, 2019
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