Our Practice
Our Physicians:
Robin Henry Dretler, M.D., F.I.D.S.A.
Fellowship: Emory University
Residency: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Tufts University
Internship: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital of Tufts University
Medical School: Tufts University
Board Certified: Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
Leadership: Chief of Staff, DeKalb Medical, Vice-Chief of Staff, DeKalb Medical, 2007-2009 Chair, Department of Medicine, DeKalb Medical, 1996-1998; DeKalb Medical Committees: Credentials (Chair), Quality, Medical Education; Medical Chair, DeKalb Medical Foundation, 2006-Present; Medical Vice-Chair, DeKalb Medical Foundation, 2003-2005; President, DeKalb Medical Society 2006-2007, President, Infectious Disease Society of Georgia, 1984-1990
Honors: Fellow, Infectious Disease Society of America; Voted “Top Doctor, Infectious Disease", Atlanta Magazine 2009, 2010, 2011.
Special Interests: HIV/AIDS Treatment and Research, Wound Care, Hepatitis C Treatment and Research, Osteomyelitis, Fever of Unknown Origin
Hieu Thi Nguyen, M.D.
Fellowship: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Residency: University Hospital/Jacksonville
Internship: University Hospital/Jacksonville
Medical School: University of Oklahoma
Board Certified: Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
Milton Derrick Boden, M.D.
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University
Residency: Vanderbilt University
Internship: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Board Certified: Infectious Diseases, Wound Care, and Internal Medicine
Leadership: Director, DeKalb Medical Comprehensive Wound Care Center; Chairman, Pharmaceutical & Therapeutics Committee, DeKalb Medical; President, Atlanta Chapter, Christian Medical & Dental Associations
Honors: Fellow, The College of Certified Wound Specialists
Anson Kwame Wurapa, M.D.
Fellowship: University of Rochester
Residency: Case Western Reserve University
Internship: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: State University of New York at Syracuse
Board Certified: Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
Honors: Chief of Internal Medicine, DeKalb Medical; Vice-Chief, Department of Medicine 2009, DeKalb Medical; Ethics Committee, Department of Medicine, DeKalb Medical
Special Interests: Outpatient Antibiotic Infusion and HIV Management
Adam Matthew Bressler, M.D.
Fellowship: Microbiology: Emory University
Fellowship: Infectious Disease: Emory University
Residency: Duke University
Internship: Duke University
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Board Certified: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine
Leadership: DeKalb Medical and affiliated hospitals: Director of Microbiology, Director of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Rockdale Medical Center: Director of Microbiology, Director of Infection Control and Epidemiology
Honors: Voted 2011 Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine
Other Interests: Neonatal Infections, Fungal Infections, Osteomyelitis, Infectious Diarrheas
Office Infusion Center
The Office Infusion Center (OIC) offers outpatient intravenous therapy and medication counseling. Patients find that outpatient treatment is much preferable to being admitted to the hospital for the same course of treatment, especially because it allows them to go about their normal routines while receiving therapy. The OIC integrates a pharmacy and infusion suite—staffed by a licensed pharmacist and registered nurse—with supervision by IDSA’s physicians. The suite is equipped with relaxing recliner lounge chairs, entertainment and complimentary refreshments. A pharmacist and registered nurse are available to answer patient questions 24 hours a day at 404-297-4988.
Pharmacy:
- Antiinfective therapy (antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal)
- IV immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG)
- Remicade® for RA and Crohn's Disease
- IV hydration therapy
- Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- IV steroids
- Colony stimulating factors
- Other parenteral therapies (e.g., Xolair®, Tysabri®)
Nursing:
- Catheter care and maintenance
- PICC line insertion
- Medication administration
- Portable infusion pump management
- Patient/Caregiver medication management training
The Office Infusion Center is conveniently located in Suite 325, immediately adjacent to the offices of Infectious Disease Specialists of Atlanta.
OIC hours are 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., Monday through Friday.
Office Infusion Center: 404-297-4988
Business Office: 800-337-0220 or 800-932-6807
Safe Passage Travel Medicine, P.C.
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