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Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology

Our specialists in infectious diseases provide a full range of consultative services for adults with infections. These conditions include, but are not limited to, post-surgical infections, infections in transplant and other immunocompromised patients, and infections of the skin, bones, joints, lungs and intestines. In addition, we manage and treat patients with HIV infection and/or chronic hepatitis B and C.

Our International Travel and Immunization Program provides individualized pre-travel counseling for adults and children, along with all required and recommended immunizations.

The division’s allergy and immunology specialist evaluates and treats adults and children with allergic and immunologic disorders. Services include testing for allergies to medications and environmental triggers, desensitization (“allergy shots”) and management of immune deficiencies.

Clinical Academic Building, Suite 5100B
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
For Appointments: 732-235-7060

Chief
Keith Kaye, MD, MPH


Current programs

Allergy/Clinical Immunology Program

The Allergy/Clinical Immunology Program treats patients with asthma and allergic conditions, such as rhinitis, conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, urticaria/angioedema, anaphylaxis and sinusitis. Patients with frequent infections and known immune disorders are also seen.

Allergy testing is offered for sensitivity to pollen, indoor allergens, animal danders, foods, stinging insects, antibiotics, local anesthetics and other drugs. When appropriate, the administration of immunotherapy may be provided on-site. Alternately, vials can be prepared and sent to private physicians to administer the shots in their offices.

Hepatitis C Treatment

Clinical Academic Building
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

HIV Counseling and Testing Program

Clinical Academic Building (CAB)
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
For Appointments: 732-235-7114
For Counseling: 732-235-7068 / 732-235-7071

The HIV Counseling and Testing Program serves the needs of those persons who may be at risk for the acquisition of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Any person can request an appointment by phone or in person. They can also be referred by their physicians. Appointments are prompt, including evening as well as daytime hours.

Clients are interviewed by a nurse counselor and/or social worker. Oral antibody testing is done with results available in 30 minutes, after which the client is counseled. All information remains confidential.

Special Treatments or Services

  • Case management
  • Counseling
  • Free HIV testing
  • Referrals

Director
Melvin P. Weinstein, MD

HIV Treatment Program

Clinical Academic Building (CAB)
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732-235-7060

Specialists in infectious diseases who have many years of HIV-treatment experience provide comprehensive management of patients with HIV infection or AIDS. Services include treatment with all available antiviral medications, treatment of HIV-related infections, and management of complicated medical conditions (including HIV and hepatitis C co-infection).

Special Treatments or Services

  • Genotyping and phenotyping testing
  • Clinical trials

Infectious Disease Consultation

Clinical Academic Building (CAB)
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732-235-7060

Physicians in the Infectious Disease Consultation program see any patient referred with a diagnostic or therapeutic problem thought to be infectious in origin, such as occult fevers, osteomyelitis, respiratory infections, severe cellulitis, mononucleosis syndromes, chronic viral infections including hepatitis B and hepatitis C, intestinal infections, pneumonia, tropical infections, infections associated with animal and insect exposure, and HIV infections.

The staff has particular expertise with unusual syndromes accompanied by fever that present diagnostic problems.

  • Care of complex infections of the bone (osteomyelitis), skin (cellulitis), brain (encephalitis), liver (hepatitis) and heart (endocarditis)
  • Care of unusual and severe infections caused by mycobacteria, fungi, viruses, rickettsia, parasites

International Travel Program

Clinical Academic Building (CAB)
125 Paterson Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Phone: 732-235-7060

The International Travelers' Consultation and Immunization Program is a comprehensive consultation and immunization program for international travelers. All patients, both adults and children, are seen by board-certified infectious disease physicians.

A full discussion of the itinerary is provided, with special attention to the prevention of infections associated with travel to developing and/or exotic countries. Up-to-date information is received by the program on a weekly basis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.

Please Note: The International Travel Program does not participate with any private insurance carriers. Full payment is expected at the time of the visit. A detailed receipt will be provided, which the patient may submit to his/her own insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Special Treatments or Services
Special Treatments or Services

  • All licensed vaccines, including:
    • Yellow fever
    • Japanese encephalitis
    • Rabies
    • Malaria prophylaxis
  • International Certificate of Vaccination provided. Entire family treated.

Participating Providers (7)

Ahmed Abdul Azim, (732) 235-7060
Pinki J. Bhatt, MD (732) 235-7060
Tanaya Bhowmick, MD (732) 235-7060
Susan E. Boruchoff, MD (732) 235-7060
Vincent J. McAuliffe, MD (732) 235-7060
John Mills, MD (732) 235-7060
Catherine A. Monteleone, MD (732) 235-7060

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