Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.

Many infections can be treated by your primary care provider. Our Infectious disease specialists at Infectious Diseases of West Georgia can help if the infection is complicated, persistent, unfamiliar or of unknown origin.

Infectious disease services

We offer:

• Initiation of antibiotics to treat cellulitis, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other infections

• Management of home health intravenous antibiotics

• Pre-op assessments to lower surgical risk for people with MRSA

• Travel medicine to advise people traveling or living abroad, including vaccinations and wellness advice

• Vaccinations for hepatitis A and B, pneumonia, influenza and rabies

Our team also works closely with hospital staff to diagnose and treat infections on an inpatient basis, as well as to prevent the spread of infections throughout the hospitals to keep patients and visitors safe.

Our team-based approach

We work closely with your referring doctor to give you a team-based approach to your care. Infectious Diseases of West Georgia will communicate with your doctor about your condition, health history and other factors.

After treatment, we will refer you back to your primary care provider for continuing care.