Joseph Klingen

Dr. Joseph Klingen's interest in medicine goes back to high school, when he volunteered with a pediatrics infectious disease unit at a local children's hospital. He worked his way through various tasks, including medical research while in college. He values the breadth of knowledge needed in infectious disease, as he works with all specialties. Before coming to TriHealth, Dr. Klingen worked as an attending physician at Houston Center for Infectious Diseases. As a board-certified physician, he specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of acute and chronic diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. He is especially interested in immunocompromised infections, hepatitis B/C and pneumonias. Dr. Klingen prioritizes building meaningful relationships with his patients and their families, gaining a deep understanding of their care needs. Acknowledging that treatment plans must adapt to each patient's progress, he emphasizes consistent communication. He encourages …people stay current on recommended vaccines and avoid taking antibiotics unless advised by a physician. While in Texas, Dr. Klingen met his wife, who is also a physician. Together, they chose to settle in her hometown of Cincinnati. He is an avid football fan, enjoys fantasy football, hiking trips to national parks and traveling. **Practice Focus** - Antibiotic stewardship - C. diff - Complex infections in diabetic patients - Fevers of unknown origin - Hepatitis B & C - Histoplasmosis - HIV/AIDS - Infections of the immunocompromised host - Multi-drug resistant organisms - Osteomyelitis - Pneumonia - Sexually transmitted diseases - Skin and wound infections - Transplant-related infections