Infectious Disease Specialists in Pinehurst, NC
The specialists other doctors call when an infection won't behave.
5 providers in Pinehurst
Finding a infectious disease specialist in Pinehurst, NC
Pinehurst is the Moore County anchor of the Sandhills, a market with one of the largest retirement-age patient populations in North Carolina. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system from Moore Regional Hospital, and the surrounding area carries a dense concentration of specialty practices supporting older adults — cardiology, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, and behavioral health among them.
What does an infectious disease specialist do?
Infectious disease (ID) physicians manage infections that are complex, persistent, resistant, or unusual: infections that keep returning or won't clear, bone and joint infections, infections after surgery or with implanted hardware, fevers without an obvious source, and long-term conditions such as HIV, where ID physicians often provide ongoing care. They also advise travelers about health precautions for international trips.
ID is heavily a referral specialty, and often a consulting one: your primary-care provider or surgeon stays involved while the ID physician untangles the diagnosis and shapes the anti-infective plan.
When to see one, and how to choose
Typical paths to an ID referral: an infection that has failed multiple treatment rounds, unusual lab or culture results, a fever that persists without explanation, or specialized ongoing care such as HIV. Travel medicine is one place people sensibly self-refer, ideally well before an international trip. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status; the guides below cover how specialty referrals work for military families and veterans in the Fort Bragg area.
Serious infections move fast. For a fever with confusion, rapid breathing, chest pain, a severe headache with a stiff neck, or a rapidly spreading skin infection, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Infectious Disease Specialists in Pinehurst, NC
Listings built from the public NPPES registry, refreshed May 2026.
FirstHealth Travel Medicine — Infectious Disease
FirstHealth Travel Medicine is an infectious disease practice located in Pinehurst, NC. The practice provides care for travel-related health concerns and infectious disease conditions.
Kristina Maria Catania, MD
Kristina Maria Catania, MD, is an infectious disease specialist based in Pinehurst, NC. She provides care for patients dealing with infectious conditions and related health concerns.
Jaspaul S Jawanda, MD
Jaspaul S Jawanda, MD, is an infectious disease specialist serving the Pinehurst, NC area. Dr. Jawanda provides care for patients dealing with a wide range of infectious conditions.
Gretchen Shaughnessy Arnoczy, MD
Gretchen Shaughnessy Arnoczy, MD, is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Pinehurst, NC. She provides comprehensive care for patients dealing with infectious conditions. Dr. Arnoczy is committed to delivering personalized treatment tailored to each patient's needs.
FirstHealth Infectious Diseases — Infectious Disease
FirstHealth Infectious Diseases specializes in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases. Located in Pinehurst, NC, the practice provides comprehensive care for patients dealing with various infections and related health concerns.
Frequently asked
How many infectious disease specialists are listed in Pinehurst, NC?
Our directory currently lists 5 infectious disease specialists in Pinehurst, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these infectious disease specialists accept TRICARE or military insurance?
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients in the Pinehurst area. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm before booking.
Why would my doctor send me to an infectious disease specialist?
Common reasons include infections that persist or keep returning after treatment, unusual culture results, infections involving bone, joints, or surgical hardware, unexplained fevers, or specialized ongoing care such as HIV. Your referring provider usually stays involved while the ID physician guides the infection plan.
Do infectious disease doctors handle travel medicine?
Many do: pre-travel consultations cover destination-specific precautions and any recommended preparations. Book well ahead of an international trip so there's time to act on the advice. A clinician will tailor guidance to your itinerary and health.
Which infection symptoms are emergencies?
Fever with confusion or rapid breathing, severe headache with a stiff neck, chest pain, or a skin infection that is spreading quickly. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Using TRICARE near Fort Bragg?
Our guides cover finding civilian infectious disease specialists and other providers who accept TRICARE in the Pinehurst-area area, referrals, and setting up your PCM after a PCS.
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