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Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD
4.9 (127 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 57
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Desimone graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1994 and completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Philadelphia, PA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Desimone currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital. Dr. Desimone has experience treating conditions like Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desimone received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 127 times. Dr. Desimone's office accepts new patients. Dr. Desimone is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Jefferson Infectious Disease Associates
    Honickman Ctr 11th Floor # 11, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Experience and Background Check

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Enteritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Enteritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Enteritis
Hepatitis B
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Aspergillosis
Bacterial Sepsis
Brain Abscess
Candidiasis of Mouth
Cellulitis
Chickenpox
Chlamydia Infections
Chlamydial Pharyngitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cryptococcosis
Dysentery
Endocarditis
Endophthalmitis
Foot Infection
Gastritis
Gonorrhea Infections
Gonorrhea of Pharynx
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Meningitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Ocular Syphilis
Orbital Cellulitis
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Syphilis Infections
Tuberculosis

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4.9
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May 30, 2022
Dr. DeSimone and his team have provided the most thorough and compassionate care.
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  • One Net
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  • UPMC
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • Humana
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD is an infectious disease internist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1994. He specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Desimone's profile.

Dr. Desimone frequently treats the following conditions: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Desimone, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease.

Dr. Desimone has over 30 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital

    2301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

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