Our People

An attending physician has completed all specialty and sub-specialty training and is employed as a faculty member in the Division of Infectious Diseases. Several of our attending physicians trained here as fellows and liked it so much they stayed!

• Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH
• E-P Barrette, MD, FACP
• Courtney Chrisler, MD
• Brett Jagger,
• Nigar Kirmani, MD
• Matthew F. Kuhlmann, MD
• Steven Lawrence, M,D MSc
• William Powderly, MD
• Rachel Presti, MD, PhD
• Hilary Reno, MD, PhD

Whereas a registered nurse (RN) has completed an advanced training program in a medical specialty, a nurse practitioner (NP) can be a primary provider and prescribe medications.

• Debra Gase, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
• Katie Hannigan, RN, MSN, FNP-BC

A physician assistant (PA) is a licensed and certified health care professional who practices medicine in partnership with doctors. Similar to a nurse practitioner (NP),  a PA can also prescribe medications.

• Philana Liang, PA-C, MPH

A resident is a physician who has finished medical school and is receiving training in a specialized area like internal medicine. Board certification requires satisfactory completion of a residency program.

A fellow is a physician who has finished medical school plus residency, and is now receiving more sub-specialty training in infectious diseases.

Visit Division of Infectious Diseases directory to search for current fellows »