Medical services
Infectious Diseases Services
All of our infectious disease physicians are certified in both Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases and see patients (adults and children) on a consultative basis upon referral from your physician. We provide the following services:
- Office and Home Infusion Services
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Services
- Chest Clinic for TB
- Pierce County Laser Clinic
- Travelers Health Clinic
- Opportunities to participate in Clinical Research Trials
We focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections caused by:
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Parasites
Some common outpatient problems we treat include:
- Skin infections
- MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
- Post-operative infections
- Infections following trauma
- Bone infections
- Sinusitis
We also provide inpatient services to patients hospitalized at seven South Puget Sound hospitals with serious infections such as:
- Sepsis
- Endocarditis
- Peritonitis
We also have expertise in detection and treatment of less common infectious diseases:
- Malaria
- Amebiasis
- Meningitis
- Relapsing fever
- Histoplasmosis
And in chronic viral diseases such as:
- Hepatitis B and C
- HIV/AIDS
Details follow.
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Office and Home Infusion ServicesThe physicians of Infections Limited are experts in outpatient intravenous therapies. Our infusion center is staffed by specialty trained, certified infusion nurses who provide the highest level of care both in the office and at home. We provide infusion services in our Puyallup office Monday thru Friday and in our Tacoma office 365 days a year. Read More>
Some patients may wish to receive their intravenous treatments in the comfort of their own homes. When this treatment plan is appropriate and consistent with the needs and desires of the patient and family, our staff will assist you to allow that to happen. Some insurance companies have specific regulations concerning the administration of therapies in the home. Our staff will investigate these requirements fully to determine if this is an option for you. If so, our nursing staff will provide hands on training and teaching materials to ensure your success. A trained professional is available 24 hours a day in the event you encounter problems with your home infusion.
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Admixture ServicesAll of the intravenous medications your physician prescribes for you are prepared by our admixture staff and administered by our nursing staff. If you are receiving your treatment at home, the admix department will prepare your medication for you on a weekly basis or teach you how to prepare it. The admix staff is always available to answer your questions.
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Laboratory ServicesMany of the decisions about the type and amount of intravenous therapy you receive will be based on the results of your laboratory work. Your physician may also order lab tests to determine the progress of your treatment. Our clinic has a full service laboratory to complete these tests for you. |
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Pediatric Infectious Disease ServicesOne of our physicians is also board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric infectious diseases allowing us to provide care for patients of all ages.
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Chest ClinicA section of our clinic is specifically dedicated to the care of tuberculosis (TB) patients. TB is a type of respiratory infection and our physicians have received special training to provide treatment for these patients. We have a special room on the first floor of our clinic that allows us to see these patients safely without putting our staff or any of our other patients at risk for contracting TB. Appointments to see patients in our chest clinic are coordinated with the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department. |
