Infectious Disease Specialists, also known as IDs, are medical doctors who diagnose and treat patients with infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and others. They work with patients to determine the cause of the infection and develop a treatment plan, which may involve prescription of antibiotics, antivirals, or other medications. They also monitor the progress of the patient and adjust the treatment plan as needed. Additionally, infectious disease specialists help prevent the spread of infections and educate the public about the control and prevention of infectious diseases.

To become an infectious disease specialist in Miami, the doctor needs to earn a medical degree(Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), complete a three year residency program in Internal Medicine, followed by a 2-3 year fellowship in infectious diseases. They then need to pass the American Board of Internal Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine certifying examination in Infectious Diseases and then they need to obtain a medical license to practice medicine in the state of Florida. Finally, they need to stay current with the latest advances in infectious disease medicine through ongoing education and research. Altogether, it takes 11-16 years to become an infectious diseases specialist in Miami.

A good infectious diseases specialist should have strong communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and their families, comprehensive medical knowledge to diagnose and treat complex medical conditions and most important of all, attention to detail and past experience to be more effective at diagnosing conditions.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best infectious disease specialists in Miami.