25 of the Best Pediatric Infectious Disease Doctors Near Me

Dr. Francis Bell most recently received the 2022 Pediatric Infectious Disease Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Dr. Bell (He/Him/His) works with children, teens and their families to understand their health concerns and strives to get everyone feeling better as quickly as possible. Dr. Bell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gowtham is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric infectious diseases. Her clinical interests include treatment of pediatric HIV, hepatitis B and C, Lyme disease and treatment of infections in pediatric oncology, transplant and immunocompromised patients. Her research interests include prevention of hospital-acquired infections in pediatric patients. Dr. Gowtham earned her medical degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and completed her residency at the same institute. She completed a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Gowtham is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric infectious diseases. Dr. Gowtham is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics In Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Gowtham is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine M. Hayes, MD, specializes in pediatric infectious diseases and is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Hayes completed her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Hayes is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.

I entered medicine to improve the welfare of patients by better elucidating the scientific basis of disease. Caring for patients at the bedside and witnessing first-hand their unmet medical needs directly influences the type of work I do in the laboratory. My understanding of the mechanisms of disease pathogenesis influences my care of patients. I strive to help my patients and families understand why, and not just what, medical decisions are being made and help them to be engaged with their care. Dr. Surana is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Surana is currently accepting new patients.

Shannon Hamilton, DO, specializes in pediatric infectious diseases and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Hamilton received her medical degree from Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Saint Vincent Hospitals, followed by a fellowship at Indiana University Health. Dr. Hamilton is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

Nazario Chaparro is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Chaparro is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Keeshin is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Keeshin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Keeshin is currently accepting new patients.

As a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, I provide guidance for treatment of skin infections, bone, and joint infections. I also specialize in the treatment of the respiratory, GI and GU tract in children. Dr. Campbell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Campbell is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lujan-Zilbermann is a physician in the infectious disease program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He joined the medical staff in 2019 and primarily sees patients on the main campus in St. Petersburg. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala City, Guatemala. He completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at Schneider Children’s Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed a fellowship in the departments of infectious diseases and virology-molecular biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. His clinical and research interests include cytomegalovirus, influenza, immunizations and pediatric/adolescent HIV infections. Dr. Lujan-Zilbermann is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lujan-Zilbermann is currently accepting new patients.

Terence S. Dermody, MD, is physician-in-chief and scientific director at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where he leads a team of over 350 faculty members. He also is the Vira I. Heinz Distinguished Professor and Chair of Pediatrics and a professor of pediatrics and microbiology and molecular genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board-certified in infectious disease and internal medicine. Dr. Dermody is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dermody is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jain is a Professor of Pediatrics, Radiology and Radiological Science. He is also a Professor of International Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. His areas of clinical expertise include pediatric infectious diseases, tuberculosis / mycobacterial infections, and international health. Dr. Jain serves as the director of the Center for Infection and Inflammation Imaging Research and is a member of the Center for TB Research at Johns Hopkins. He is also the Vice Chair for Basic & Translational Research for the Department of Pediatrics and the principal investigator for the Pediatric Infectious Diseases NIH T32 award that supports the fellowship program. Born in Halifax, Canada, Dr. Jain grew up in India. He received his medical degree in 1999 from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, where he was a house officer in neuroradiology. He trained in pediatrics at Penn State Children’s Hospital, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and the Tufts University School of Medicine. He was a clinical fellow in pediatric infectious diseases at Johns Hopkins before joining its faculty in 2005. Dr. Jain was named an associate professor of pediatrics in 2011 and professor of pediatrics, radiology and radiological science in 2017. The major focus of Dr. Jain’s research is on pathogenesis of infections, with a special emphasis on bacteria and high-containment pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (causative agent of tuberculosis) and recently SARS-CoV-2. Dr. Jain’s laboratory utilizes small animal models and cutting-edge molecular imaging technologies to develop and test novel radiopharmaceutical imaging methods (CT, PET, SPECT, MRI) to study disease pathogenesis as well as to develop precision medicine tools for the diagnosis and monitoring of infections. They have the unique capacity to image animals infected with high-containment pathogens (up to biosafety level-3). Several novel tracers developed in his laboratory are now being tested in first-in-human studies. Dr. Jain is also involved with developing innovative technologies to improve childhood immunizations and health of young children in the developing world. Dr. Jain is funded through several NIH and other grants. Notably, he is also the recipient of the prestigious NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2009) and the NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award (2014). Dr. Jain is the founding member and past chair of the Infectious Diseases subgroup and current board member of the World Molecular Imaging Society. He serves as a reviewer for multiple scientific journals and NIH study panels. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

Anna Burch is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Burch is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Burch is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Dumois is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He joined the Hospital in 1993. He helps treat children with a variety of infectious diseases and is the director of our International Adoption Clinic. He is also a Collaborative Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Dumois received his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at All Children's Hospital/USF, serving as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in pediatric infectious disease at Children's National Medical Center, Washington, D.C., in a joint program with the National Institutes of Health. He was awarded the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year Clinical Award in 2016. Dr. Dumois plays an active role in continuing medical education, chairing the Planning Committee for the annual Florida Suncoast Pediatric Conference and weekly Pediatric Grand Rounds. Dr. Dumois is fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has received the USF Pediatric Attending Teacher of the Year Award and has been included in Best Doctors in America for more than a decade. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Yes, you can get COVID twice + more Omicron questions answered, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine (January 3, 2022) Flu season’s almost over, but Tampa Bay kids keep getting sick, Tampa Bay Times (May 21, 2022) FDOH shows flu cases on the rise in Tampa Bay region, WTSP -TV (May 24, 2022) Unseasonal surge in flu cases leaves many Tampa Bay kids sick, WTVT – TV (May 25, 2022) Tampa Bay area doctors concerned about early flu season, rise in RSV among children, WTVT – TV (October 17, 2022) Children's Hospital says respiratory virus cases in young children are climbing, WFTS -TV (October 24, 2022) Tampa Bay area sees significant rise in RSV cases, WTVT – TV (October 24, 2022) Health experts warn of 'tripledemic' this winter, WTSP -TV (October 28, 2022) Tampa family shares experience with son's case of RSV, WFTS -TV (November 3, 2022) COVID-19 hospitalizations in babies on the rise, WTVT – TV (November 10, 2022) November cases up 359% over last year at Johns Hopkins All Children's in St. Pete, WTVT – TV (November 14, 2022) A Florida Man Died Of A Brain-Eating Amoeba And Residents Are Being Warned To Use Caution With Tap Water, Buzzfeed News (March 3, 2023) Drug for protecting babies against RSV approved, WTVT – TV (July 17, 2023). Dr. Dumois-Iii is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Dumois-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

I am a pediatric infectious diseases specialist. I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of all pediatric infections, particularly those occurring in immunocompromised patients. My research areas include HIV/AIDS and infections occurring in children who receive stem cell transplants. Outside of work, I enjoy playing soccer, hiking and camping. Dr. Kelly is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Messina is the chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She joined the pediatric infectious disease program in 2006. She became chief of the medical staff in January 2024. A graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, she completed her pediatric residency at University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Medical Center, Dallas, followed by a pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at UT/Southwestern Medical Center. She was a staff pediatrician at Children's Medical Center Dallas. In the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards, Dr. Messina was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital physician of the year in 2019 and led a COVID-19 Analytic Response Team that received the Armstrong Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety in 2022. Dr. Messina is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a member of the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society, the American Society for Microbiology and the Infectious Disease Society of America. Dr. Messina serves as a reviewer for the Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. Recent News Articles and Media Coverage The Right Vaccine Dose for Kids at the Right Age, Bay News 9 (November 4, 2021) Doctors push for children to get vaccinated before the holidays, WFLA -TV (November 10, 2021) 5 tips for parents as omicron spreads and pediatric hospitalizations rise, ABC News (December 30, 2021) CDC Shortens Isolation Period to Five Days for Asymptomatic Cases, CNN (December 28, 2021) When Can Children Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? Pediatricians Explain What to Expect, Prevention (January 4, 2022) Most Americans — and 75% of children — have gotten COVID, says CDC, Tampa Bay Times (April 28, 2022) Doctors on why Florida’s youngest kids should get COVID vaccine, Tampa Bay Times (June 27, 2022) Got questions about COVID vaccines for babies and toddlers? Here’s the answers, Tampa Bay Times (June 20, 2022) Local health officials monitor rise in RSV cases among children, WTVT - TV (November 8, 2022) Health officials alarmed over rise in RSV cases, St. Pete Catalyst (November 10, 2022) Tampa Bay area doctors give advice on back to school as summer winds down, WFTS -TV (July 27, 2022) Flu admissions spike at Tampa Bay hospitals, Tampa Bay Times (November 24, 2022) How Worried Should We Be About RSV?, Sarasota Magazine (November 10, 2022). Dr. Messina is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Messina is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph J. Nania, MD, is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Nania uses advanced tests to detect bacterial, parasite and fungal infections. He starts by listening to understand you and your health concerns and takes the time to get to know you and your family’s health history. Then, Dr. Nania works with your primary care doctor to deliver a care plan for your child's health needs. Dr. Nania is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Infectious Diseases). Dr. Nania is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Fox is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Fox is currently accepting new patients.

Omar Homsi is a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Harker Heights, Texas. Dr. Homsi is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Scarlet Fever, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Homsi is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases- American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics- American Board Of Pediatrics, and Pediatric Infectious Disease- American Board Of Pediatrics/Pediatric Infectious Disease. Dr. Homsi is currently accepting new patients.

Diego Hijano is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Hijano is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Infantile Neutropenia, and Measles. Dr. Hijano is currently accepting new patients.

Samir Midani, MD, is an independent pediatric infectious disease doctor at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. Midani has the expertise to diagnose and treat rare and complex infectious diseases in children. Dr. Midani uses advanced tests to detect bacterial, parasite and fungal infections. Dr. Midani starts by listening to understand your child and their health concerns. Dr. Midani is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Kawasaki Disease, Bacterial Meningitis, and Pneumococcal Meningitis. Dr. Midani is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Dr. Midani is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Dulek is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dulek is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Infantile Neutropenia, Parainfluenza, and Splenectomy. Dr. Dulek is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Healy is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Healy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pertussis, Pneumococcal Meningitis, and Bacterial Meningitis. Dr. Healy is currently accepting new patients.

Wilmer Loja is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Mcallen, Texas. Dr. Loja is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Syphilis, Cat Scratch Disease, Kawasaki Disease, and Mumps. Dr. Loja is currently accepting new patients.

Karen Ravin is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Ravin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumococcal Meningitis, Malaria, Cat Scratch Disease, and Hypochondroplasia. Dr. Ravin is currently accepting new patients.

Arthur Buonaspina is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York. Dr. Buonaspina is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parainfluenza, Lyme Disease, Pertussis, and MAGIC Syndrome.