Dr. Howard Kussman, MD

Dr. Kussman is a board-certified infectious diseases physician with over 30 years ofexperience, providing compassionate care to all patient populations, including those whoare immunocompromised. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of infectiousillnesses with a strong emphasis on prevention, ensuring his patients receivecomprehensive and quality care.Dr. Kussman embarked on his medical journey in South Africa, earning his Bachelor ofMedicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand Medical School.He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut andfurther specialized with a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at the University of TexasSouthwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Kussman is board-certified in both InfectiousDiseases and Internal Medicine. His patient care philosophy centers on a deepunderstanding of each patient's symptoms to accurately diagnose and guide them throughtheir recovery. He believes that making …the correct diagnosis is crucial to helping patientsunderstand and ultimately overcome their illnesses.Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Kussman maintains active professional membershipswith the American Medical Association, Infectious Diseases Society of America, TexasMedical Association, and Dallas County Medical Society. These affiliations reflect hiscontinuous engagement with the broader medical community and dedication to advancingthe field of infectious diseases. He also has a publication, ""Disseminated sporotrichosis withextensive cutaneous involvement in a patient with AIDS,"" in the Journal of the AmericanAcademy of Dermatology, showcasing his commitment to medical knowledge andcollaborative care.On a personal note, Dr. Kussman finds joy outside of his demanding medical practice inreading good literature and exercising. His extensive experience living on differentcontinents has exposed him to many diverse cultures, fostering a worldly perspective thathe brings to his interactions, respecting the dignity of each and every person he encounters.