Our doctors help diagnosis and treat acute and chronic infections through consultations, medications or vaccines.
Find diagnostic and treatment services for infections—including those that are hard to treat—from our infectious disease specialists.
Our Expertise
Diagnosing and treating conditions that:
- pass from person-to-person
- arise from animal bites
- originate from eating contaminated food or liquids
You’ll find help for the full range of bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic, and tropical diseases, including:
- Bone and joint infections
- Chronic hepatitis
- Chronic lung infections, like tuberculosis and fungal infections
- COVID-19
- Heart valve infection
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- Influenza (the flu)
- Lyme disease
- Parasitic diseases, including Giardia infections
- Pneumonia, an infection of one or both lungs
- Tropical diseases, such as malaria
Infectious diseases can affect anyone, so understanding them is crucial to protecting our community’s health. At Englewood Hospital and in the Englewood Health Physician Network, we provide expert prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies to combat these illnesses. Our goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and care needed to safeguard their well-being.
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Sabena K. Ramsetty, MD, Chief of Infectious Disease
Immunity and Infections
You may face a higher risk of infections if your immune system is weakened due to:
- Cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation
- Certain health conditions, such as HIV/AIDS
- Immunosuppressive medications, including organ transplant anti-rejection drugs
Trust our knowledgeable team to treat infections related to immune-system problems.
Treatments for an Infection
Your treatment depends on the cause of your infection. Your doctor may recommend medications like:
- Antibiotics to treat illnesses spread by bacteria
- Antifungals to treat fungal infections
- Antiparasitics to fight parasites
- Antivirals to prevent and treat viruses
Vaccinations and Preventive Health
Count on your Englewood Health doctor to recommend and provide vaccines or preventive medications that can help you protect your health. Options are available for:
- Bacterial infections
- Endocarditis
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- Parasitic infections
- Staphylococcal infections
- Travel-related infections
- Tropical diseases
- Wound infections
- Viral infections
Travel Medicine Consultation
Make your visit to another country safe and enjoyable with Englewood Health’s complete travel consultation services. See your doctor at least two months before your trip to talk about how to protect yourself from infections. Get information about:
- Vaccinations
- Preventive medications
- Steps to take while traveling to stay healthy
- What to do if you get sick
If you’re an employer, travel medicine consultations can help you reduce company health care costs.
Travel Vaccinations
You may need certain immunizations depending on your destination, type of visit, length of travel, and vaccination history. See your doctor as early as possible before your trip to ask which vaccines are right for you and plan your vaccination schedule.
Featured Infectious Disease Location
Leonia Medical Associates
See a full list of infectious disease providers.
Meet Dr. Ashwin Jathavedam
Being prepared for the unexpected. That's one of the many reasons Dr. Jathavedam says he enjoys being an infectious disease specialist.