• Infectious Disease and HIV Treatment

Infectious Disease and HIV Treatment

Diagnosis and treatment to support the patient’s health and minimize spread

Infectious diseases are the second leading cause of death worldwide according to the American Medical Association and can occur at any age.  District Medical Group (DMG) has specialists to provide timely diagnosis and treatment to support the health of the patient and minimize the spread.  Caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi, the most common infectious diseases are:

  • Hepatitis B and C

  • Malaria

  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Other infectious diseases DMG specialists treat include:

  • Bacterial infections

  • Bone (osteomyelitis) and joint infections

  • Complicated urinary tract infections (UTI)

  • Fungal mycobacterial infections

  • Heart valve infections

  • Parasitic infections

  • Tropical diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever

  • Viruses

HIV/AIDS treatment is available through DMG providers who, in collaboration with Valleywise Health, are the largest provider of HIV/AIDS-related medical care in Maricopa County.  We provide treatment to patients at any stage of the disease and work with them to develop a care plan with the objective of living a long and satisfying life.

We offer:

  • Early intervention and prevention services to decrease the risk of disease spread unknowingly

  • Outpatient treatment

  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a prevention method to decrease the risk of HIV infection

  • Support services, including care coordination

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Meet Our Infectious Disease and HIV Providers

Christelle Kassis, MD
Christelle Kassis, MD
Section Chief, Infectious Disease
Medical Specialty: HIV/AIDS Medicine
Infectious Disease
Palliative Care
Medical School: Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences, Beirut
Certification: Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Infectious Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine
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Ann Khalsa, MD
Ann Khalsa, MD, MSEd, FAAFP, AAHIVM
Medical Director, Valleywise Community Health Center- McDowell
Medical Specialty: Family Medicine
HIV Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles
Certification: American Academy of HIV Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
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