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 Osteomyelitis. 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.
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Locations
2700 E. 29th Street, Suite 240, Bryan, TX 77802
Clinical Research
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Center For Infectious Diseases At The Woodlands Hospital - The Woodlands, TX
Charles Sims, MD, is a board-certified infectious disease specialist. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Dr. Sims completed his bachelor’s degree at Rice University and then earned his medical degree at the UT Health Science Center at Houston. After finishing school, Dr. Sims joined the United States Navy, where he completed his internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He then participated in a Fellowship in Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine and later became an Undersea Medical Officer for the U.S. Navy. After finishing his service, Dr. Sims participated in an Infectious Disease Fellowship at the UT Health Science Center at Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. He then started a private practice in Conroe and The Woodlands, where he served the community for 14 years. He has since joined Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Group as an Area Medical Director and an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Sims also serves the community as the Local Health Authority for Montgomery County. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, an OB/GYN, and their four kids. Dr. Sims is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and SAPHO Syndrome.
Ricardo Lemos, MD
Ricardo Lemos is an Infectious Disease provider in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Lemos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis.
Scott And White Clinic
Seth Sullivan is an Infectious Disease provider in College Station, Texas. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteomyelitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Swimming Pool Granuloma, Osteomyelitis, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kussman isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- CellulitisDr. Kussman isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Common Variable Immune DeficiencyDr. Kussman isExperienced. Learn about Common Variable Immune Deficiency.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Kussman isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- LymphangitisDr. Kussman isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)