Finding An HIV Doctor In Florida

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Average HIV/AIDS-Related Medicare Claim Nine Times Higher in South Florida Than Nationwide in Second Half of 2006, HHS Report Finds

The average Medicare beneficiary living with HIV/AIDS in South Florida in the second half of 2006 had nine times more Medicare claims than HIV-positive beneficiaries nationwide, according to a report released this week by the HHS Office of... Read more »

Report Identifies New HIV Cases in Central Florida; County Official Discusses Findings

An annual report by the Health Council of East Central Florida released on Wednesday found that nearly 800 new cases of HIV were reported in Central Florida in 2008 and blacks and Hispanics remain disproportionately affected, the Orlando Sentinel ... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Florida: AIDS Service Network Drops HIV Doctor

The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (HPCNF) has notified patients of the Daytona Beach area's only certified HIV doctor that they will have to get another physician by April 1 in order for their care to continue being supported by Ryan... Read more »

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Finding the best HIV specialist in NE Florida

Hey Dr. Bob -My boyfriend tested positive for HIV in March and was referred to an HIV specialist by our local health department. His initial visit and testing went well, and he was prescribed Atripla and told to come back in 4 months. I had been...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello, Chris.I would agree, a 4 month interval after starting antiretroviral therapy is way too long for a first follow-up visit. I don't have any personal friends practicing in NE Florida. Generally the American Academy of HIV Medicine and the... Read more »

Finding an good HIV doctor in DC/Baltimore area

I was recently diagnosed with HIV at an STD clinic in Washington, DC. I am trying to find a good HIV specialist in the DC or preferrably the MD/Baltimore, or Virginia area. Any suggestions?...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

Your best bet might me to go to your local AIDS Service Orgaization to get advice on providers. Not only will they give you a list of providers, but they will also tell you more about them, to help you identify someone who fits with your specific... Read more »

finding a doctor

My husband and i are on hiv medication for a year. we are attending a dr who i think has some hiv expereince but not a lot, given a few decsions he has made. such as recommending a genotype test for my husband, we questioned him on this decision...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your questions.There are a number of very good HIV specialist physicians in the PNW- particularly in the Seattle and Portland areas. I'd ask your local AIDS Service Organization(s) (ASO; ASOfinder.com) or search the American Academy... Read more »

Finding a Doctor

Doctor,What is important to look for when trying to find an HIV doctor/specialist? Who are the best in the S.E. Michigan region? Is there a website I can look at to find a good one? Thank you for your time....

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Firstly, I'd ask your local AIDS service organizations for recommendations (they can be found in the yellow pages).Additionally, several national HIV medical organizations have lists of recommended treaters-- the American Academy of HIV... Read more »

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Florida HIV Doctor

Posted by Anonymous

I live in Palm Beach Florida and I am looking for a doctor that has some background in working with AID's patients the ID doc that that I am seeing now has no clue. I was told that in Fort Lauderdale FL there are doctors that are specialist in HIV,... Read more »

Florida Doctor

Posted by Anonymous

Can anyone recommend an exceptionally knowledgeable HIV doctor in the State of Florida in the Palm Beach, Broward or Martin country area. I haven't been making good choices.

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Florida Doctor

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

Can anyone recommend an exceptionally knowledgeable HIV doctor in the State of Florida, in the Palm Beach, Broward or Martin country area. I haven't been making good choices.

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Finding a good doctor

Posted by srm

I tested positive in June, and I am having trouble finding local resources. Any suggestions on where I can go to find a list of support groups in my area and phsycians who are HIV specialists. I am getting over the shock, as I was particular... Read more »

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