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

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Jacob T. Kilgore, MD, MPH, FAAP

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Mariana Lanata, MD, FAAP

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Ahmad R. Nusair, MD

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James J. Vaillant, MD, MSc

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Marshall Health - Teays Valley Main Building

300 Corporate Center Drive
Scott Depot, WV 25560
Phone: 304.691.6800

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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

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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

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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