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Your Trusted Infectious Disease Specialists in Brandon
Bay Area Infectious Disease Associates has dedicated over three decades to delivering specialized healthcare services for infectious disease management. Our team of board-certified physicians and advanced practice providers offers comprehensive consultations across multiple clinical settings, including our state-of-the-art outpatient infusion center in Brandon, Florida. We prioritize patient-centered care through personalized treatment plans, supported by a dedicated infusion nurse who coordinates directly with referring providers. Our practice maintains partnerships with major healthcare facilities like AdventHealth Tampa and HCA hospitals, ensuring seamless care continuity.With expertise in complex therapies such as biological infusions and IV catheter management, we combine clinical excellence with operational efficiency. Our office operations emphasize timely scheduling, insurance verification assistance, and transparent appointment policies to enhance patient experience. Through consistent participation in leading insurance networks, we strive to make specialized infectious disease care accessible to our community.
Services
Infusion Therapy
Infectious Disease Consultations
Vaccinations
Portable Infusion Pump Management
IV Catheter Maintenance
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized infectious disease expertise
- Dedicated infusion nurse monitoring treatments
- Partnerships with major Tampa Bay hospitals
- Comprehensive biological and antibiotic therapies
- Transparent appointment scheduling policies
What people say
Dr. Prieto is the best!
Hospital care extremely thorough
Office professional and timely
Receptionist outstanding
Jenny so friendly
Services
Infusion Therapy
Our outpatient infusion center administers specialized therapies including antibiotics, antivirals, and biological medications like Remicade and Xolair. Certified nurses monitor treatments while coordinating care with primary providers. Patients receive comprehensive education about their infusion protocols and potential side effects.
Infectious Disease Consultations
Board-certified physicians provide expert diagnosis and management of complex infections. Services include treatment planning for chronic conditions like hepatitis and C. difficile, as well as travel medicine consultations. Our team collaborates with hospitals to ensure coordinated care for hospitalized patients.
Vaccinations
We offer comprehensive vaccination programs for disease prevention and travel preparation. Our medical team administers required immunizations while providing detailed information about vaccine efficacy and potential reactions. Records are maintained for both adult and travel-specific vaccination requirements.
Portable Infusion Pump Management
This service enables patients to receive continuous medication delivery through portable pumps. Our staff trains patients on equipment use while monitoring treatment effectiveness. We coordinate supply deliveries and provide 24/7 support for pump-related concerns during treatment periods.
IV Catheter Maintenance
Specialized management of intravenous access devices including PICC lines. Our nurses perform regular assessments, dressing changes, and troubleshooting to maintain catheter functionality. Patients receive education about infection prevention and emergency care protocols for their vascular access devices.
People
Jose R. Prieto, M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist
Board-certified physician with expertise in complex infection management and outpatient infusion therapies. Dr. Prieto has been serving Tampa Bay patients for over 15 years, focusing on personalized treatment plans for chronic infectious conditions.
Jose E. Vasquez, M.D.
Hospital Care Specialist
Recognized for thorough hospital-based infectious disease consultations. Dr. Vasquez specializes in inpatient treatment coordination and post-hospitalization care transitions, maintaining active privileges at multiple Tampa Bay medical centers.
Derrick D. Thiel, D.O.
Internal Medicine Physician
Osteopathic physician providing comprehensive infectious disease management. Dr. Thiel combines traditional medical approaches with holistic patient care strategies for improved treatment outcomes in chronic infection cases.
Enid V. Klauber, M.D.
Clinical Immunology Expert
Specialist in immune-compromised patient care and vaccination protocols. Dr. Klauber focuses on optimizing treatment for patients with complex immunological conditions through evidence-based medical practices.
Tim Ramos, APRN
Advanced Practice Provider
Board-certified nurse practitioner managing routine infectious disease cases and supporting physician-led treatment plans. Tim provides patient education and coordinates care transitions between hospital and outpatient settings.
Questions
What services does Bay Area Infectious Disease Associates offer?
We specialize in infectious disease consultations, outpatient infusion therapy, vaccination programs, and IV catheter management for patients in the Tampa Bay area.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We participate in most major insurance networks including BCBS, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid. Contact your carrier to confirm our in-network status before your visit.
How do I schedule an infusion appointment?
Call our office at 813-681-6474 and select option 4 to schedule infusion center appointments during regular business hours.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring valid ID, insurance cards, referral documentation if required, and a list of current medications for your initial consultation.
Are weekend appointments available?
Infusion services are available by appointment only on Saturdays. The office is closed Sundays except for emergency situations.
What happens if I need to cancel an appointment?
Please provide 24-hour notice for cancellations to avoid a $25 no-show fee. Contact our office as soon as possible to reschedule.
Reviews (4)
Amber Licious
Apr 22, 2022
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I've visited bay area infectious disease associates (brandon location) twice on different occasions at different times of the day and both times everyone was so welcomed.always smiling so so very pleasant and EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL!
Patricia Cuero
Dec 20, 2021
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Only seen your doctors a cpl of years ago and your office has been calling for no reason check your employees they are harassing by phone onless your phone line has been hacked like my phone and my whole life.
Cindy Hancock
Aug 04, 2021
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I liked the personnel at Bay Area Infusiin untiI I went on a new insurance a few months ago. Someone there (who I was never put in contact with in spite of my persistence) changed my pharmacy without my consent. My meds have not always been on time causing me to have to change my apt. No one on a specialty med with a serious disease should have to deal with that. Unacceptable. No accountability, no responsibility with no overseer available. No personableness nor professionalism. I noticed lately not many people in the chairs receiving meds anymore. Hmm.time to change.
Karen Trump
Apr 23, 2021
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Consider going to your local vet before seeking treatment here. The office staff are highly incompetent The practice does not follow through with promises they make to their patients The doctors have a serious God complex and remove you from your own healthcare decision making process The doctors are dictatorial The doctors have terrible bedside manner and no regard for patient saftey - particularly patient emotional safety. I repeatedly requested to be moved doctors because mine made me feel emotionally unsafe - they refused If you ard looking for quality, patient centered care, look elsewhere.
