Infectious Disease
Expert Infectious Disease Care
Missouri Delta Medical Center is proud to offer specialized Infectious Disease services under the expert care of Dr. C. Edward LaValle, an esteemed Infectious Disease Specialist, at our Missouri Delta Cancer & Infusion Center. Patients can trust that they will receive compassionate care, guided by the highest standards of expertise.
What is an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Infectious disease specialists are healthcare professionals who focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Typically, patients are referred to an infectious disease specialist by their primary care provider when complex or uncommon infections require advanced care.
Dr. LaValle specializes in the treatment and management of a wide range of complex infectious diseases, including:
- HIV/AIDS
- MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Osteomyelitis (bone infections)
- Endocarditis (heart infections)
- Brain abscesses
- Joint infections
- Infections related to prosthetic devices (e.g., pacemakers, artificial hips/knees)
- Mycobacterial and fungal infections
The services provided by Dr. LaValle include comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of infectious diseases, as well as follow-up care for hospital-acquired infections and preventive care designed to enhance overall patient health and well-being.
