Overview
Dr. Lichterfeld is an infectious disease physician at BWH and an Associate Professor at HMS. He is also an Associate Member of the Ragon Institute and of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He received his medical degree from the University of Heidelberg, Germany and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 2008-2011, he was an infectious disease fellow at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and at Massachusetts General Hospital, with Dr. Eric Rosenberg as his mentor. He is a member of the American Association for Clinical Investigation, a fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America, and has served as a chartered member of several study sections at the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Lichterfeld’s research interests focus on retroviral infections, specifically on HIV-1. His laboratory explores how HIV-1 can persist in the human body for a lifetime, despite very effective antiretroviral therapy that is available now; these studies involve a platform of recently-developed new technologies for single-cell profiling of virally-infected cells. Dr. Lichterfeld also leads clinical trials in which novel therapeutic approaches for HIV eradication and cure are evaluated; several of these studies are currently enrolling new patients. In collaboration with investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health, Dr. Lichterfeld’s lab also participates as a co-investigator in clinical trials with HIV-1-infected infants from Botswana.
Dr. Lichterfeld is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Sepsis, Zika Virus Disease, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Dr. Lichterfeld is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles.
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55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
Clinical Research
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Dr. Paul E. Sax is Clinical Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), where he holds the Bruce and Robert Beal Distinguished Chair, and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Sax received his MD from Harvard Medical School, did his residency in Internal Medicine at BWH, then fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital.He is Editor-in-Chief of Open Forum Infectious Diseases, is Section Editor of HIV/AIDS in UpToDate, on the Editorial Board of NEJM Journal Watch Infectious Diseases (where he writes the HIV and ID Observations blog), and on the editorial advisory board of Medscape HIV/AIDS. Dr. Sax is the Associate Program Director for the Mass General Brigham fellowship in Infectious Diseases, is on the core faculty of the International Antiviral Society – USA, and teaches regularly on HIV and infectious diseases locally, nationally, and internationally. In addition to his clinical practice and teaching, Dr. Sax’s ongoing areas of research include clinical trials of antiretroviral therapies, cost-effectiveness of management strategies for HIV, and toxicity of antiretroviral therapy. He is presently the principal investigator at the BWH AIDS Clinical Trials Unit, and is a member of the Cost-Effectiveness of Preventing AIDS Complications (CEPAC) Research Group. Dr. Sax is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex. Dr. Sax is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld by calling their office at 617-726-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld a top-rated expert for HIV/AIDS?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld is classified as an Elite expert for HIV/AIDS, 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. Mathias D. Lichterfeld specialize in?
While Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, Sepsis, and Zika Virus Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld has published 144 articles and abstracts on conditions like HIV/AIDS. You can view a list of Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld accept my insurance?
Dr. Mathias D. Lichterfeld accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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