We strive to create individualized treatment plans for each of our patients as each person has a unique history and unique needs. Some of our services include:
Infectious Disease
The most common way to get an infectious disease is through contact with an infected person or animal, but you can also get a disease through eating or drinking something contaminated. Call infectious disease specialist Sarfraz A. Choudhary, MD, FACP, at Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia, if you suspect you’ve had exposure to an infectious disease. Some diseases have mild symptoms, but others can lead to serious and life-threatening health conditions. Call or schedule an appointment online.
Travel Vaccines
Have you always dreamed of an African safari, surfing in Thailand, or backpacking through South America? If you don’t want to bring home more than memories and souvenirs, you need to make an appointment with specialist Sarfraz A. Choudhary, MD, FACP, at Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia, to learn about recommended and required vaccines for your trip. Only a travel vaccine specialist knows the right schedule of vaccinations for your age, medical history, and destination. Call for an appointment or make one online.
STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are so common that about half of sexually active people get one by the age of 25. But, despite their prevalence, STDs can still be an awkward topic to discuss with your physician. With over 15 years of experience diagnosing and treating STDs, specialist Sarfraz A. Choudhary, MD, FACP, at Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia, makes you feel at ease and comfortable discussing your concerns. If you have questions about STDs, call or make an appointment online.
Immigration Medical Exam
Are you worried or confused about your immigration medical exam, the exam immigrants need to become permanent residents of the United States? The helpful staff at Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia, can explain which official forms you need and how to fill them out so that you feel prepared and confident for this important exam. Sarfraz A. Choudhary, MD, is certified by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to conduct these types of exams. If you want more information about immigration medical exams, call the clinic or make an appointment with Dr. Choudhary online today.
Lyme Disease
Early signs of Lyme disease include fever, chills, fatigue and muscle aches. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms and you’ve been in an area known to have deer ticks, you should call the Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia, for an appointment with specialist Sarfraz Choudhary, MD, FACS, right away. It’s important to treat Lyme disease early because later symptoms can be more severe. Dr. Choudhary has extensive experience diagnosing and treating Lyme disease, which is often difficult to diagnose. Call or make an appointment online.
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis, a rare but serious condition, is an infection of the bone. It affects less than 1,000 people a year. Because it is such an uncommon disease, it’s important to find a physician with experience diagnosing and treating this often-painful disease. Specialist Sarfraz A. Choudhary, MD, FACP, at Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia, has over 15 years of experience treating infectious diseases, including osteomyelitis. For more information, call or make an appointment online.
Cellulitis
No one likes to talk about foot fungus or infections. But if you have a painful rash or tender skin on your foot or lower legs and live in the Lansdowne, Virginia, area, you should make an appointment with infectious diseases specialist Sarfraz A. Choudhary, MD, FACP, at Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic. You may have cellulitis, a potentially dangerous infection of the skin and soft tissue beneath your skin. Cellulitis can also affect your arms, hands, face, and eyes. Call for an appointment or make one online today.
HIV
One in seven Americans have HIV but don’t know it. Although there have been great advances in medicines to manage HIV symptoms, the disease is still a great concern in the US. Almost 40,000 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in 2016, and there’s still no cure. Infectious disease specialist Sarfraz A. Choudhary, MD, FACP, at Infectious Diseases Tropical Medicine and Travel Clinic in Lansdowne, Virginia, has over 15 years’ experience treating infectious diseases, including HIV. If you’d like a test or treatment for HIV, call for an appointment or make one online.
