The 20 Best Shigellosis Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Shigellosis near Virginia, US. Of these, 11 are Experienced, 2 are Elite, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Shigellosis

    Dr. James A. Platts-Mills
    Infectious Disease
    Elite in Shigellosis

    Dr. James A. Platts-Mills
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-924-3627
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Platts-Mills is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Platts-Mills is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shigellosis, Campylobacter Infection, Myelitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Platts-Mills is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Shigellosis

    Dr. Eric R. Houpt
    Infectious Disease
    Elite in Shigellosis

    Dr. Eric R. Houpt
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-924-3627
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Houpt is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Houpt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shigellosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Campylobacter Infection, and Swimming Pool Granuloma. Dr. Houpt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Shigellosis

    Dr. Margaret N. Kosek
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Shigellosis

    Dr. Margaret N. Kosek
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-924-3627
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Margaret Kosek is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Kosek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Campylobacter Infection, Shigellosis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Kosek is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Jade J. Lewis
    General Practice
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Jade J. Lewis
    General Practice
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    VCU Health Massey Pharmacy

    1001 E Leigh St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    804-828-9361
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jade Lewis is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Malnutrition, and Shigellosis. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Shigellosis

    Dr. William A. Petri
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Shigellosis

    Dr. William A. Petri
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-924-3627
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Petri is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Petri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amebiasis, Myelitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Shigellosis. Dr. Petri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Neeraja Thathagari
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Neeraja Thathagari
    Internal Medicine
    43130 Amberwood Plz, 240, 
    South Riding, VA 
    703-961-1159
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
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    Neeraja Thathagari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Riding, Virginia. Dr. Thathagari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Stroke, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Thathagari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Eric D. Reines
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Eric D. Reines
    Internal Medicine
    6300 Stevenson Avenue, D, 
    Alexandria, VA 
    703-212-8752
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Reines is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Reines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, COVID-19, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Reines is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Richard L. Guerrant
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Richard L. Guerrant
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Heart And Vascular Center Fontaine

    500 Ray C Hunt Dr, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-924-9677
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Guerrant is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Guerrant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Giardia Infection, Campylobacter Infection, Shigellosis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Evan D. Robinson
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Evan D. Robinson
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Infectious Diseases Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 5, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    434-982-1700
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Evan Robinson is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, Sepsis, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Lavanya Nutankalva
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Lavanya Nutankalva
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required
    1860 Town Center Dr, 310, 
    Reston, VA 
    703-738-9991
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lavanya Nutankalva is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Nutankalva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Nutankalva is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Christopher A. Duplessis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Christopher A. Duplessis
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Naval Medical Center

    620 John Paul Jones Cir, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
    757-953-4020
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Duplessis is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Duplessis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gonorrhea, Shigellosis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Sepsis.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Sarfraz A. Choudhary
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Sarfraz A. Choudhary
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required
    44035 Riverside Pkwy, 440, 
    Leesburg, VA 
    703-858-9177
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
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    Sarfraz Choudhary is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Leesburg, Virginia. Dr. Choudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Dr. Choudhary is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Leena M. Kosandal
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Leena M. Kosandal
    Internal Medicine

    Kaiser Permanente Fair Oaks Medical Center

    12255 Fair Lakes Pkwy, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    800-777-7904
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leena Kosandal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Kosandal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shigellosis, Hyperhidrosis, Alopecia Areata, and Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis. Dr. Kosandal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Yoseph A. Birku
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Yoseph A. Birku
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Infectious Disease Specialists

    2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 225, 
    Suffolk, VA 
    757-934-4550
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yoseph Birku is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Suffolk, Virginia. Dr. Birku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis. Dr. Birku is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Imtiaz A. Choudhary
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Shigellosis

    Dr. Imtiaz A. Choudhary
    Infectious Disease
    Referral may be required
    4320 Seminary Rd, 
    Alexandria, VA 
    703-924-9067
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Imtiaz Choudhary is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Choudhary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shigellosis. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Strep Throat. Dr. Choudhary is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Shigellosis?

    Shigellosis is a bacterial infection of the lining of the intestines. It is caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella.

    When should I see a Shigellosis doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 a Shigellosis doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 do I find the best Shigellosis doctor in Virginia, US?

    You can find a Shigellosis doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Shigellosis doctors in Virginia, US?

    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 Shigellosis doctors in Virginia, US?

    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 a Shigellosis doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 Shigellosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Shigellosis 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 a Shigellosis doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 Shigellosis 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 Shigellosis 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 Shigellosis doctors in Virginia, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Shigellosis 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 a Shigellosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Shigellosis 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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