Paul E. Sax
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc
75 Francis St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

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 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 201 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, 1987

Residency

Brigham and Women's Hospital, 1987 - 1990

Specialties

Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital, 1990 - 1992

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Boston Magazine Top Doctor
2022
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors
2022

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Locations

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115

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.


11 Clinical Trials

Effect of Antiretroviral Treatment Initiated During Acute HIV-1 Infection on Measures of HIV-1 Persistence and on HIV-1-Specific Immune Responses
Doravirine for Obese Persons on Integrase Inhibitors and Tenofovir Alafenamide (The Do IT Study)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul E. Sax

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul E. Sax by calling their office at 617-732-5500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Paul E. Sax a top-rated expert for HIV/AIDS?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul E. Sax 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. Paul E. Sax specialize in?

While Dr. Paul E. Sax is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in HIV/AIDS, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Myelitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Paul E. Sax participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paul E. Sax has published 201 articles and abstracts on conditions like HIV/AIDS. You can view a list of Dr. Paul E. Sax's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Paul E. Sax accept my insurance?

Dr. Paul E. Sax accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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