Atlas Infectious Disease Practice
Welcome to Atlas Infectious Disease Practice, where your health and the well-being of the community are our top priorities. We take pride in our critical role in safeguarding public health by providing a comprehensive range of services focused on the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of infectious diseases. Our dedicated team of physicians and healthcare professionals are committed to delivering expert care and guidance. Explore the services and affiliations that make us a trusted partner in your health journey
Mission Statement
At Atlas Infectious Disease Practice, we are dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for patients in Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas. Our practice specializes in treating a wide range of infectious diseases, including HIV, tuberculosis, hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, respiratory illnesses, and more.
As the leading infectious disease doctors near you, we utilize cutting-edge diagnostics and innovative treatments to enhance health outcomes and improve the quality of life for our patients. Our holistic approach focuses not only on treating current infections but also on preventing future ones. We are committed to personalized care, providing education and empowering our patients to actively manage their health.
Conveniently located in Palm Beach County, Atlas Infectious Disease Practice is your trusted partner in managing infectious diseases. Whether you’re seeking proactive Prevention or expert care from the best Infectious Disease Doctors near you, our team is here to help.
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Today, Valneva announced results from its phase 2 clinical trial, which demonstrated positive 6-month antibody persistence and safety for its single-shot chikungunya vaccine, VLA1553 (Ixchiq). 1 “The...
Mycovia Pharmaceuticals is evaluating oteseconazole against the standard of care for treating cryptococcal meningitis. Source link...
A recent study presented by Taylor Hein, MLS, at the 2025 MAD-ID Meeting explored the in vitro activity of ceftolozane/tazobactam (C/T) against ESBL-producing Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae...
A large real-world retrospective cohort study presented at MAD-ID 2025 by Tiffany Lee, PharmD, an infectious diseases pharmacist at InsightRX, evaluated the impact of vancomycin loading doses on...
A multi-hospital retrospective cohort study conducted across Indiana University Health (IU Health) hospitals has found no significant differences in treatment outcomes between doxycycline and...
A retrospective study presented at MAD-ID 2025 suggests that immunocompromised (IC) patients receiving outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) are at significantly greater risk for...
Lungen Lu, MD Image Credit: Hepatology Digest on LinkedIn Hydronidone met the primary endpoint in a pivotal phase 3 trial evaluating its efficacy and safety for the treatment of liver fibrosis in...
David Goodman-Meza, MD, PhD The long-acting lipoglycopeptides (laLGPs) dalbavancin and oritavancin, currently indicated for skin and skin structure infections, were as effective as daily standard-of...
At the 2025 MAD-ID meeting, Dianne Nguyen, MD, head of medical affairs for the pharmaceutical division at Nestlé Health Science, presented new data demonstrating the consistent safety profile of...
In a new study presented at MAD-ID, omadacycline was found to have an 86% clinical success rate across a wide-range of infections and pathogens in an immunocompromised population. “This is an...
This Viewpoint discusses the need to develop products, such as long-acting antiretrovirals, for...
A first-in-class oral antibiotic showed promise treating gonorrhea in a randomized clinical trial...
This 2025 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends early...
This systematic review to support a 2025 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement...
This JAMA Patient Page describes syphilis infection, risks of congenital syphilis during pregnancy...
Often dismissed as a deadly and dreaded disease of the past, syphilis has made a forceful and...
For the past 2 decades, the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has provided more...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently authorized the first at-home test for chlamydia...
This cross-sectional study examines contemporary evidence on the extent to which Medicare...
This cohort study compares rates of all-cause hospitalization in children exposed to syphilis during...
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 31 May – 5...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 24-30 May 2025...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 17-23 May 2025...
Chikungunya disease is caused by the chikungunya virus and is spread to humans through mosquito...
Yellow fever is a severe viral disease with jaundice and hemorrhagic manifestations that is spread...
Chikungunya disease is caused by the chikungunya virus and is spread to humans through mosquito...
Sudan virus disease (SVD) is a rare and deadly disease that has, at times, caused outbreaks in...
Sudan virus disease (SVD) is a rare and deadly disease that has, at times, caused outbreaks in...
Oropouche is a disease caused by Oropouche virus. It is spread primarily through the bites of...
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that spreads to humans through the bite of an infected...
Marburg virus disease (Marburg) is a rare and deadly disease that has, at times, caused outbreaks in...
Mpox is a disease caused by infection with Monkeypox virus. Mpox is endemic in forested areas of...
Chikungunya disease is caused by the chikungunya virus and is spread to humans through mosquito...
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“Great staff and doctor is very patient and caring.
Michael Adam 
“Dr Joseph Etienne was referred to me via friends. He was the most compassionate and understanding physician I've seen in a long time. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me in a manner that I was able to understand. Should I ever need an infectious disease doctor again I would definitely go to see him.”
Anonymous
"I highly recommend Dr. J Etienne. He possesses a great bedside manner.
He is calm and professional. He is kind, patient and very knowledgeable. The office staff is nice and professional. Most importantly he is highly qualified and has many credentials. He came highly recommended by friends and family.”
Marie
"I highly recommend Dr. Etienne. He is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he is very caring and personable - qualities which I find to be nearly obsolete amongst medical practitioners nowadays""I highly recommend Dr. Etienne. He is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he is very caring and personable - qualities which I find to be nearly obsolete amongst medical practitioners nowadays"
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