About LewisGale Physicians Infectious Diseases
Comprehensive infectious disease care
At LewisGale Physicians, our team of infectious disease experts specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of both short-and long-term diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, prions, and fungi. These are typically diseases that can be transmitted through multiple sources such as insects, animals, food, water, and contact with infected people and surfaces.
Our team of providers want our patient to get better as quickly as possible and are committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care. We are also committed to enhanced safety protocols and best practice guidelines to return our patients to their highest level of functionality. Our team works closely with our patients’ primary care and specialty providers to ensure cohesive communication and a team approach.
To schedule an appointment, ask your primary care physician or specialist for a referral or call our office at (540) 772-3407.
Types of infectious diseases we treat
- Bacterial Infection
- Blood infection
- Bone diseases
- C. diff
- Endocarditis & endocardial disease
- Fever
- Flu
- Fungal Infection
- Hepatitis
- HIV
- Immunity disorder
- Meningitis
- MRSA
- Nervous system infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Pneumonia
- Resistant infection
- Septicemia and severe sepsis
- Sexually transmitted infection
- Tuberculosis
- Viral infection
- Wounds and surgical site infections
Diagnostic tests
- Biopsy
- Blood test
- Imaging scans (X-ray, CT, MRI)
- Spinal tap
- Stool sample
- Throat swabs
- Urine test
Treatments
- Antibiotics
- Antifungals
- Anti-parasitics
- Antivirals
- Disease management and prevention education
- Inpatient critical care
- Travel medication
- Vaccination
Managing your care with Health Portal
Health Portal facilities better communication with your physician’s and provider’s office from the comfort and privacy of your home or office.