Infectious Disease
Comprehensive Infectious Disease Care
The infectious disease specialists at Marshall Health Network provide expert care for patients with a wide range of complex infections— from common illnesses to rare, complex and antibiotic-resistant diseases. We work closely with your primary care provider and other specialists to ensure seamless, coordinated care in both hospital and outpatient settings.
Our board-certified physicians diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Diabetic foot infections
- Endocarditis (heart valve infections)
- Hepatitis B & C
- HIV/AIDS
- Invasive fungal infections: candidiasis, aspergillosis, mucormycosis, cryptococcosis histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis
- Meningitis
- Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis (bone and joint infections)
- Pneumonia
- Prosthetic joint/implant infections
- Rabies exposure management
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Tropical infections in returned travelers (dengue, chikungunya, Zika, etc.)
- Tuberculosis
- Chronic, atypical and antibiotic-resistant infections
Our extensive expertise also includes caring for immunocompromised and immunosuppressed patients, such as those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplantation or long-term steroid therapy.
Specialized Services
- Antibiotic Stewardship & Resistance Management: Helping patients receive the right medication at the right time to avoid overuse and resistance.
- Travel & Immunization Guidance: Pre-travel consultations and recommended vaccines to keep you safe abroad.
- Outpatient IV Therapy: Convenient infusion services for conditions that require prolonged intravenous antibiotics.
- Hospital Consultations: Expert evaluation and management for patients admitted to Marshall Health Network hospitals.
Infectious disease care often requires a team approach. Our specialists work closely with primary care providers, surgeons, pulmonary and critical care teams, oncology and transplant services, as well as pharmacists and infection-prevention experts. Through this collaboration, we develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring not only effective care but also a strong focus on prevention, education and ongoing follow-up.
Hesham M. Awadh, MD
Clinical Interests:
- HIV
- Immunocompromised Infectious Diseases
- Infectious Disease
- Telemedicine
Locations:
- Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc, FIDSA
Clinical Interests:
Locations:
- Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
- Marshall Internal Medicine - Teays Valley 304.691.6910
Jacob T. Kilgore, MD, MPH, FAAP
Clinical Interests:
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Infectious Diseases - Pediatric
Locations:
- Marshall Pediatrics - Huntington 304.691.1300
Ahmad R. Nusair, MD
Clinical Interests:
- Critical Care
- General Internal Medicine
- Immunocompromised Infectious Diseases
- Infectious Disease
- Telemedicine
- Travel Medicine
Locations:
- Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
James J. Vaillant, MD, MSc
Clinical Interests:
- HIV
- Infectious Disease
- Laboratory Services
- Public Health
Locations:
- Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
Sandeep Verma, MD
Clinical Interests:
- Clinical Research
- Digestive Health
- Eating Disorders
- Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Infectious Disease
- Telemedicine
Locations:
- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
Kati Holland, APRN, FNP-BC
Clinical Interests:
Locations:
- Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
Theresa D. Hysell, APRN, FNP-C
Clinical Interests:
Locations:
- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
Cynthia L. Roberts, APRN, FNP-BC
Clinical Interests:
Locations:
- Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
Marshall Health - Teays Valley Main Building
300 Corporate Center Drive
Scott Depot, WV 25560
Phone: 304.691.6800
Marshall Internal Medicine
A provider-based department of Cabell Huntington Hospital
Erma Ora Byrd Clinical Center
1249 15th Street
2nd & 3rd Floor
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: 304.691.1000
Marshall Internal Medicine - Teays Valley
An outpatient department of Cabell Huntington Hospital
Marshall Health-Teays Valley Main Building
300 Corporate Center Drive
2nd Floor
Scott Depot, WV 25560
Phone: 304.691.6910
Contact Us
Whether you need help managing a chronic infection, recovering from a recent illness or seeking preventive care before a trip, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Marshall Internal Medicine
304.691.1000