Infectious Disease at UPMC Western Maryland

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by:

• Bacteria.
• Viruses.
• Fungi.
• Parasites.

When these harmful agents enter your body, they can make you sick.

UPMC Western Maryland offers a wide range of infectious disease services.

Infections We Treat

We offer consults and treatments for common infections, such as:

• Bone and joint.
• Skin.
• Post-op.
• Diabetic foot.
• Complex UTIs.
• Pneumonia.

We also care for people with rare and severe infections, including:

• Invasive fungal.
• Mycobacterial.
• Endocarditis.
• Meningitis.

Our Infectious Disease Experts at UPMC Western Md.

• Rameet Thappa, MD
• Matthew Simmons, MD

Dr. Simmons is now seeing people for:

• HIV, hepatitis, and STI screening, management, and treatment.
• Consults and management of PrEP medicines to prevent HIV for people at high risk.
• Hospital transition of people with HIV and hepatitis.

Find Infectious Disease Care in Western Md.

Ask your PCP for a referral, or call 240-964-8913 to learn more about our services and locations.

12502 Willowbrook Rd., Suite 400
Cumberland, MD 21502