Infectious Diseases Clinic
Infections in the very young can be complicated, making prompt, expert diagnosis and treatment particularly crucial. Fortunately for worried parents, our specialists at the UCSF Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic are experienced in caring for babies and children with a wide variety of bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections that can make kids sick.
Among the challenging conditions we diagnose and treat are skin and other soft tissue infections, including those caused by the staph bacteria called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA); bone infections (osteomyelitis); the condition doctors call "fever of unknown origin," which may be caused by an infection; infections picked up during travel; and many other types of infection.
Our specialists also have expertise in resolving infections related to cancer and its treatments, bone marrow transplants and organ transplants, as well as infectious complications from surgery. We are also one of the Bay Area's premier health care centers for children with HIV and tuberculosis.
Our locations (2)
Our team
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Benjamin James Briggs
MD
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Margaret Feeney
MD
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Charlotte Hsieh
MD, FAAP
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Devan Jaganath
MD, MPH
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Manjiree Vikas Karandikar
MD
Pediatric infectious disease specialist -
Brian Lee
MD, FAAP
Pediatric infectious disease specialist -
Alexander M. Newman
MD, MS
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Melicent Peck
MD, PhD
Infectious disease physician -
Ann Petru
MD, FAAP
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Mary Prahl
MD
Pediatric infectious disease specialist -
Lynn Ramirez
MD
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Ted Ruel
MD
Pediatric infectious disease physician -
Prachi Singh
DO, FAAP
Pediatric infectious disease specialist -
Thomas M. Tarro
MD
Infectious disease physician -
Rachel Lynn Wattier
MD, MS
Pediatric infectious disease specialist
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Support services
Tender wagging care