| Patient Consultation We provide consultative services at most hospitals within the Cincinnati area. We also provide outpatient consultation at four offices that are conveniently located throughout the city. To schedule a patient for an Infectious Disease consultation, call our central scheduling number: 513-624-0999 Infusion Therapy IDCC provides full service infusion therapy through our In-Office pharmacy which is staffed by licensed pharmacists and highly skilled infusion nurses. We can provide In-Office infusion or infusible medications for home-based therapy. HIV Treatment IDCC Physicians provide primary and consultative care for patients with all stages of HIV infection. Our physicians have experience in all facets of HIV and AIDS disease management. Travel Medicine IDCC offers a variety of Travel Medicine services. If you are planning a trip outside of the United States we can provide in-depth itinerary consulting to assess your risk of exposure. Various specialized immunizations are available to protect the traveler in conjunction with professional advice regarding medical precautions and medical care abroad. Our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases. Several of our physicians have completed the Walter Reed Army Hospital Tropical Medical courses. Infection Control Services IDCC provides consulting for any healthcare or business entity that requires infection control services or assistance. IDCC physicians can assist in disease outbreak investigation and participate in JCAHO or OSHA regulatory reviews on a contractual or as-needed basis. We can also assist microbiology labs to develop cost effective strategies for antimicrobial testing issues. Employee Health Services IDCC physicians are available to assist healthcare institutions or businesses evaluate risks for exposure to infectious agents among their employee populations. We can assist in defining policies and procedures for infectious disease exposure in the workplace. Medical Education IDCC provides consulting for any healthcare or business entity that requires infection control services or assistance. IDCC physicians provide teaching opportunities for medical students, residents, and allied health personnel through our affiliation with Greater Cincinnati hospitals. Dr. Blatt is a member of the teaching faculty at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dr. Friedstrom is currently the Associate Program Director for the Good Samaritan Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program. Drs. Hamilton and Lamarre are on the teaching staff at Christ Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Goodman is a member of the faculty at Jewish Hospital. Antibiotic Advisory Services IDCC physicians are available on a contractual basis to provide daily pharmacy rounds on patients receiving antimicrobial therapy. Our physicians employ CDC recommended strategies for improving the apropriateness and cost effectiveness of antibiotic therapy within hospitals. Research Our physicians direct and participate in clinical research programs through the medical residency programs in hospitals with which we are affiliated. Our physicians are widely published in a number of medical journals. IDCC plans to explore clinical pharmaceutical trials in the near future. |