Infectious Disease

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Fight infection, restore health

Our infectious disease specialists are on the front line of diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses caused by bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. These conditions can result from skin contact with an infected person, or sometimes from contaminated food or water. We handle everything from basic infections to complex and rare diseases, as well as infections related to chronic conditions.  

Why Corewell Health

Our dedicated, board-certified physicians work closely with other specialties—including cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and more—to ensure you get the full range of care you need.

We deliver expert care with a focus on your safety, convenience, and comfort. Our patient and visitor guidelines are regularly updated to minimize the risk of infection within our facilities. Services include inpatient consultations, outpatient follow-ups after discharge (if needed), and new patient consultations.

Conditions we treat

Advanced, multidisciplinary care is available for a wide range of infectious conditions, including:

  • Bacterial infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Cancer-related infections
  • Chronic or recurrent infections
  • Fever of unknown origin
  • Fungal infections
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Immune deficiencies
  • Immunocompromised patient care
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
  • Parasitic infections
  • Perinatal infections
  • Pneumonia
  • Prolonged or recurrent fever
  • Skin and soft-tissue infections
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
  • Travel-related infections
  • Tuberculosis
  • Urinary tract infections (UTI)
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Viral infections
  • Wound infections

What to expect

You will need a referral from your doctor to schedule an appointment with an infectious disease specialist.

Initial appointments typically last about one hour. Please bring:

  • Copies of any relevant medical records, logs, or notes from health systems outside Corewell Health.
  • Copies of any out-of-state (or out-of-country) vaccination records.

Find a primary care doctor

Discuss a referral with your primary care doctor, then find an infectious disease specialist near you.