Hospital Affiliations
We provide inpatient infectious disease consultation at the following Texas Health facilities. Consultations are requested through the hospital's standard consult process or by calling our office directly for urgent needs.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital PlanoFull inpatient consultation services
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital AllenFull inpatient consultation services
Consultation Expertise
Sepsis & BacteremiaRapid assessment, culture-directed therapy, and source control guidance.
Pneumonia & Respiratory InfectionsCAP, HAP, VAP management including atypical and resistant pathogens.
Healthcare-Associated InfectionsCLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, and C. difficile infection management.
Antibiotic OptimizationDe-escalation, IV-to-oral conversion, and discharge planning.
When to Request ID Consultation
Early infectious disease consultation has been shown to improve outcomes in bacteremia, endocarditis, and other serious infections. Consider consultation for:
Positive blood cultures (especially S. aureus, Candida, or unusual organisms)
Persistent fever despite initial antibiotic therapy
Suspected or confirmed endocarditis, osteomyelitis, or deep-seated infection
Multidrug-resistant organisms (MRSA, VRE, ESBL, CRE)
Immunocompromised patients with suspected infection
Complex antibiotic allergy or intolerance
Studies demonstrate that ID consultation in S. aureus bacteremia reduces mortality by up to 50%. Early specialist involvement optimizes outcomes.