The infectious disease specialists at New England Baptist Hospital provide expert diagnosis and treatment of a host of medical and post-surgical infections, including multiple orthopedic problems, wound infections, pneumonia, and complications contracted by immuno-suppressed patients. These specialists provide consultative services to NEBH physicians for patients with puzzling fevers or infections that are especially difficult to diagnose and treat.
Reflecting the Baptist's patient population, our infectious disease specialists have expertise in dealing with orthopedic infections. While they are rare, orthopedic infections can be devastating and usually require further surgery as well as long-term antibiotic treatment to cure. The Baptist's infectious disease physicians work very closely with patients, case managers, and social workers to make sure that patients and their families are properly educated and prepared for their course of treatment at home.
Because the Baptist is relatively small, all of the infectious disease specialists know and work closely with the attending physicians to the benefit of the patient. In contrast to the practice at many larger institutions with layers of physicians, residents, and supporting staff, at the Baptist the senior consultants and attending physicians do the daily rounds, administer care, write orders, and communicate directly with patients and their families. This comprehensive and personalized approach ensures that patients receive the best care the Baptist has to offer.
NEBH Infectious Disease Specialists:
Susan M. Davidson, MD
Gerald B. Miley, MD