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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A Health Economics study highlights an important public health lesson: a treatment breakthrough can...
New research suggests that the earliest immune response to HIV may leave signals in blood that help...
New data on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR, show a mixed...
A new study presented at ESCMID Global 2026 adds evidence that untreated HIV can accelerate...
Scientists at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco have created a detailed genetic map of how...
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2026 reports that antiretroviral therapy can reduce...
A UNC-led study reports that the drug citarinostat can help disrupt latent HIV reservoirs, an...
This Medical News article discusses the success of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in reducing HIV...
The maternal syphilis rate increased from 2022 to 2024, according to the US Centers for Disease...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and...
Disclaimer: Early release articles are not considered as final versions. Any changes will be...
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 viruses remain a major global health concern...
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and...
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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"
Sarai