Infectious Diseases

WMed Health Infectious Diseases offers evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. Appointments are by physician referral only. 

An infectious diseases specialist is a physician with advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of all ailments caused by infections.  Infectious agents include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Specific examples of infections are meningitis, brain abscesses, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, hepatitis, kidney and bladder infections, sexually transmitted diseases, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, tuberculosis, skin and bone infections, and tropical diseases. 

Services and procedures we provide include:

  • Amputation care
  • Antibiotic management and home care
  • Consultations
  • Cryotherapy of skin lesions
  • Foreign travel care coordination
  • HIV care
  • Minor office surgery
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Skin biopsy and excision
  • Wound care

Our Location

WMed Health Infectious Diseases is located at 1000 Oakland Drive on the 1st floor in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Parking is available adjacent to the building. Our practice is a non-smoking environment. We strive to provide a clean environment for our patients.

Fees and Insurance

WMed Health Infectious Diseases participates with many insurance providers, including Medicaid and Medicaid Health Plans. Before you first visit, check with your insurance company to understand what services will be paid for by your insurance plan. For every appointment, you will need to bring your insurance card(s). Co-pays are due at the time of service and accepted forms of payment are cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. If you have questions, our patient financial counselors we are ready to help you. Please call our Billing Department at 269.337.4460.

Referrals

A referral by a healthcare provider is required. To refer, call 269.337.6289 or fax 269.337.6547. To make a referral in Epic, "Add Order" at the bottom of the right of the progress note or within the Meds and Orders section, search for the word "referral" and the Epic referral name WMed Infectious Disease.

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