Overview
John W. Gnann, Jr. M.D. joined the MUSC Department of Medicine, division of infectious diseases, in 2013. Dr. Gnann was born in Walterboro, South Carolina and grew up in Savannah, Georgia. Following graduation from Davidson College and Duke University School of Medicine, Dr. Gnann completed his internal medicine residency and infectious diseases fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. At UAB, Dr. Gnann began to develop his career-long interest in clinical virology and antiviral chemotherapy. Fellowship was followed by a tour of duty in the U.S. Army where Dr. Gnann served as the chief of the infectious diseases service at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Gnann then re-located to Southern California where he completed a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship in virology and immunology at the Scripps Institute in La Jolla. At the completion of his postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Gnann was recruited to return to UAB to join the infectious diseases faculty. During his 25 years at UAB, Dr. Gnann rose through the ranks to become a professor of medicine, pediatrics and microbiology. His research interests continued to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of viral infections, especially those caused by herpes viruses. He led numerous clinical trials related to development of antiviral therapy for infections caused by HSV and VZV. He also became interested in opportunistic viral infections occurring in immuno-compromised patients and led clinical investigations of hepatitis C in liver transplant recipients, RSV infections in bone marrow transplant patients, and BK virus disease in renal transplant recipients. In addition, Dr. Gnann developed expertise in vaccine research and was a principal investigator for studies related to VZV and anthrax vaccines. At UAB, he also served as the medical director of the 1917 (HIV) Clinic.In 2013, Dr. Gnann was recruited to move to Charleston and joined MUSC. At MUSC, Dr. Gnann continues to provide specialized care for persons living with HIV and for organ transplant recipients who experience infectious complications. He has recently accepted the role of medical director for the MUSC antimicrobial stewardship program.
Dr. Gnann is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Nocardiosis, Genital Herpes, and Myelitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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135 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John W. Gnann
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John W. Gnann?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John W. Gnann by calling their office at 843-792-4541. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John W. Gnann a top-rated expert for Herpes Simplex Encephalitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John W. Gnann is classified as an Advanced expert for Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, 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. John W. Gnann specialize in?
While Dr. John W. Gnann is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Nocardiosis, and Genital Herpes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. John W. Gnann participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John W. Gnann has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. You can view a list of Dr. John W. Gnann's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John W. Gnann accept my insurance?
Dr. John W. Gnann accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-4541 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Gnann isAdvanced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- NocardiosisDr. Gnann isAdvanced. Learn about Nocardiosis.
- Experienced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Gnann isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Gnann isExperienced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- CryptococcosisDr. Gnann isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcosis.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Gnann isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Gnann isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Genital HerpesDr. Gnann isExperienced. Learn about Genital Herpes.