Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Eric R. Houpt

Infectious Disease
UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

Eric Houpt is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Houpt is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Shigellosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Campylobacter Infection, and Swimming Pool Granuloma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 279 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Houpt is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Virginia Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UVA Health University Medical Center
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
Other Locations
UVA Health Infectious Diseases Clinic
1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 5, Charlottesville, VA 22903

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Mycobacterial Lung Diseases in Virginia: Sequencing and Clinical Determinants of Relapse and Outcome
Mycobacterial Lung Diseases in Virginia: Sequencing and Clinical Determinants of Relapse and Outcome
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 08, 2026

279 Total Publications

Enhanced detection of sepsis pathogens in hospitalized febrile neutropenia patients using blood culture broths with TaqMan array card.
Enhanced detection of sepsis pathogens in hospitalized febrile neutropenia patients using blood culture broths with TaqMan array card.
Journal: Research square
Published: June 04, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric R. Houpt

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric R. Houpt?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric R. Houpt by calling their office at 434-924-3627. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Eric R. Houpt a top-rated expert for Shigellosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric R. Houpt is classified as an Elite expert for Shigellosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Eric R. Houpt specialize in?

While Dr. Eric R. Houpt is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Shigellosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Campylobacter Infection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Eric R. Houpt participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric R. Houpt has published 279 articles and abstracts on conditions like Shigellosis. You can view a list of Dr. Eric R. Houpt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric R. Houpt accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric R. Houpt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-924-3627 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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