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Infectious Diseases

Also known as Infection Control

Routine and preventive care for infectious diseases

Infectious Diseases at Beverly Hospital

The infectious disease specialists at Beverly Hospital offer comprehensive care for infections. Our services include emergency care and long-term care for chronic infections.

Infection Prevention & Management

At Beverly Hospital, we help prevent and manage infections. We can help you understand your risk factors and offer tips so you can reduce your risk. We also provide antibiotic management care and vaccinations, especially if you are traveling outside the country.

Infectious Diseases & Your Overall Health

Certain health situations can increase your risk of infection. Examples include undergoing surgery or chemotherapy. Our infectious disease specialists work with your doctor behind the scenes to manage your care. They may run blood tests and recommend appropriate treatment to help control infections.

When To See an Infectious Disease Specialist

For most infections, you should see your primary care doctor. They may recommend you see an infectious disease specialist if:

  • Your infection is difficult to diagnose
  • You have a high fever
  • Your infection does not respond to treatment

Conditions We Treat

Our infectious disease specialists work with your doctor to care for:
  • Bacterial infections
  • Chronic infections (including HIV/AIDs)
  • Infections caused by a weakened immune system
  • Parasite infections
  • Surgical site infections
  • Viral infections

Services & Specialties

To make sure you get the care you need, our infectious disease experts work with other specialists at Beverly Hospital, including those in:

Meet Our Infectious Disease Specialists

Joseph W. Gross, MD Specialty Infectious Disease
Humera Kausar, MD Specialty Infectious Disease
Lucas E. Wolf, MD Specialty Infectious Disease

Make an Appointment

To speak with someone on our team, please call 978-816-3100.