Infectious Disease
The specialists other doctors call when an infection won't behave.
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.
Find infectious disease providers near you
Infectious Disease on ProviderQuoHealth
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.
Carolina Infectious Disease PA — Infectious Disease
CID PA is an infectious disease provider located in Fayetteville, NC. The practice specializes in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases across a range of patient populations.
Chukwuemeka Ogbonnaya Chima, MD
Chukwuemeka Ogbonnaya Chima, MD, is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. He provides clinical care for patients dealing with infectious conditions and related health concerns.
Frequently asked
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.
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About our medical review process
This page was reviewed by Myra A. Jones BSN, RN, CCM, a registered nurse, for medical accuracy and adherence to current clinical standards as of July 7, 2026. ProviderQuoHealth’s health content is reviewed by licensed healthcare professionals before publication and re-checked when the content materially changes.
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