Infectious Disease

Advanced Expertise

Providing Answers and Guiding Treatment

We understand that a chronic infection can be overwhelming. At Hillsboro Health we offer an infectious disease provider who can help diagnose and manage complex medical issues that need a more specialized care. 

What is an Infectious Disease Provider?

An infectious disease doctor is an expert in diagnosing, managing and treating acute (sudden) and chronic (present for a long time) diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and prions. At Hillsboro Health we offer this specialized care in our Specialty Clinics.

There are several dozen infectious diseases; our provider at Hillsboro Health sees patients, 18 years of age and over, for the following reasons.

Team Work

Some of the ways infectious disease specialists help other healthcare providers are by:

• Diagnosing rare or complex infections or viruses.
• Identifying an organism causing a person’s symptoms.
• Interpreting laboratory tests like blood work.
• Treating an infection due to antibiotic resistance (antibiotics aren’t working).
• Pinpointing reasons for symptoms.
• Providing long-term, specialized care for chronic infections like HIV/AIDS or hepatitis.
• Consulting on guidelines for antibiotics and vaccines or deciding what types of disinfectants or PPE (personal protective equipment) to use to minimize infections in healthcare settings.

Comprehensive Care

At Hillsboro Health we have a diagnostic testing capabilities that can help diagnose and monitor your health. Our infectious disease team may recommend the following tests. Many of these tests can be performed at Hillsboro Health.