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Best Infectious Disease specialists in chennai (2 doctors)

Dr. Sowmya Sridharan, Infectious Disease specialist

Dr. Sowmya Sridharan

Infectious Disease specialist

5 Years • M.D(General Medicine), MRCP(UK), FNB(ID)

2 KM • Chennai

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai

1500

No Booking Fees

Dr Vidya Krishna, Infectious Disease specialist

Dr Vidya Krishna

Infectious Disease specialist

5 Years • MD (Paeds), Fellowship in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Fellowship in Microbial Medicine & Infection Control

3 KM • Chennai

Apollo Children Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai

recommendation

83%

150+ recommendations

1000

No Booking Fees

FAQs

What are the most common diseases that infectious disease specialists treat?

Infectious disease specialists treat almost all diseases caused by microorganisms. Some of the most common ones are urinary tract infections (UTIs), HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and tropical diseases like malaria.

Why have I been referred to an ID doctor?

You may be referred to an ID doctor by your physician if your infection is difficult to diagnose, your infections are resistant to treatments like antibiotics, you have signs of high fever and infection, your illness is because of your travel history, and you are diagnosed with HIV/AIDs or Hepatitis B and C.

How do ID specialists diagnose infectious diseases?

ID specialists may recommend you to get a couple of tests done to diagnose the type of infection. Some of these tests are blood tests, microscopy, cultures and sensitivity of blood, urine, sputum, stool, wound swab, and joint fluid. Sometimes you may also be asked to get imaging tests such as X-rays, ultrasound, MRI scans, and CT scans done.