If you think you might have an infectious disease, Mount Sinai Doctors in Queens can help. We can diagnose and treat infectious diseases and can also help with prevention.

Antibiotic Resistance

Often, doctors use antibiotics to treat infectious diseases. But it is important to do so only when really necessary. Sometimes, using too many of these drugs can lead to antibiotic resistance, which could mean that these medications don’t work as well. Our experts have the knowledge and experience to understand when you really need antibiotics and when there is another, more appropriate option. We use the most advanced approaches to get you healthy and lower your chances of developing antibiotic resistance. Our goal is to give you the best possible outcome with this illness—and any that may arise in the future. 

Conditions We Diagnose, Treat, and Help Prevent

Infectious diseases are illnesses that spread from one person or animal to another. They are caused by tiny germs such as a bacteria, virus, or fungus. You might catch an infectious disease, such as the flu or HIV, from a person. You can also catch one from an animal, such as through an insect bite. Tick bites, for instance, can lead to Lyme disease.

At Mount Sinai Queens-Crescent Street, we prevent, diagnose, and treat many types of infectious diseases. These include:

• Bone or joint infections caused by an injury or implanted device (e.g., a replacement joint)
• Lyme disease
• MRSA, a bacterial infection that is very resistant to antibiotics, and often leads to a hospital stay
• Respiratory disease, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis
• Sexually transmitted infections such as  HIV and hepatitis A, B, and C
• Staph infections

People with chronic conditions may be more vulnerable to infectious diseases. Chronic conditions include diabetes, rheumatological issues, and cancer. If you have one of these, you are more likely to develop an infection, and it can become more serious than others. We have the knowledge and experience to give you the care you need.

Conditions We Help Prevent

We know that preventing disease is important. We offer treatments to keep you from getting certain types of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. These treatments include PrEP, PEP, and doxy-PEP.

Why Mount Sinai

As a Mount Sinai patient, you have access to more than just the doctors at Mount Sinai Queens-Crescent Street. If you need advanced care, we can refer you to other specialists, or to any one of our seven New York City hospitals. We are here for you.