Top Infectious Disease Doctors in Independence, MO

Atul Gupta, MD
Midwest Infectious Disease
19550 E 39th St S Ste 105-B
Independence, MO 64057
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • 10 years experience
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
Verra L Wekullo, MD
Verra L Wekullo, MD
1515 W Truman Rd
Ste 607
Independence, MO 64050
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
  • 14 years experience
  • Board certified
Bridget A Bransteitter, DO
Midwest Infectious Disease
19201 E Valley View Pkwy
Ste G
Independence, MO 64055
  • Infectious Disease
  • Completed fellowship
  • 3 star hospital
What are Infectious Disease Specialists?

An infectious disease specialist has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of contagious diseases.

Infectious diseases, also known as contagious or transmissible diseases, are those that stem from pathogen from a host organism. These infections may spread to other carriers through physical touch, airborne inhalation, bodily fluids or contaminated foods.

Infectious disease specialists identify whether the disease is caused by bacteria, a virus, a fungus or a parasite often through blood tests and then determine what course of treatment, if any, is necessary.

The area of Independence, MO has a population of approximately 123,373 people. There are 3 infectious disease doctors near Independence, which gives it a ratio of 1 infectious disease doctor per 41,124 residents or a ratio of 1 infectious disease doctor per 17,046 households. There are 51,139 households in Independence.