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Infectious Diseases

The Infectious Diseases Department at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is among the best in the region with a highly-skilled and experienced team of board-certified specialists. Our providers are leading experts in the field and have been consistently nominated among Seattle’s Top Infectious Diseases doctors. We provide individualized care for patients 16 years and older with the entire spectrum of possible or confirmed infectious diseases. We work closely with physicians in the community and throughout the center to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Our services include consultation and treatment for:

  • General infectious diseases such as skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, endocarditis, multi-drug reistant infections, post-operative infections, urinary infections, gastrointestinal infections, including C. difficile and fever of unknown origin
  • HIV care: Our providers are highly experienced in the care of HIV-infected patients and typically provide primary care for them as well.
  • Hepatitis B and hepatitis C
  • Exposure to blood borne pathogens
  • STD diagnosis and treatment
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis for syphilis and other STI
  • Fungal and mycobacterial infections, including TB
  • Infections associated with medical devices and procedures
  • Infections in immunocompromised patients, including those with cancers and organ transplants
  • Pre-travel immunization counseling for patients 18 and older (recommend making an appointment four to six weeks prior to departure)
  • Post travel infections, such as malaria, dengue, and parasitic infections
  • Outpatient IV antibiotic management 

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