Luther V. Rhodes, MD

Infectious Diseases

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Infectious Disease
  • Telemedicine

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

It is rewarding to help people cope with the unknown - and sometimes life-threatening - illnesses. It is especially rewarding because we have increasingly sophisticated tools to diagnose and treat infections.

Why I entered medicine

A career in infectious diseases is challenging, exciting and hard work. Using training, intellect and the resources of modern medicine, I have the opportunity to help patients, families and communities deal with often frightening illnesses. Recent decades have seen the emergence of AIDS, SARS, Avian Flu, MRSA and dozens of "mystery" illnesses, which demonstrates the need to have some of the brightest and dedicated physicians go into the field of infectious diseases.

Community involvement

I participate in the Lehigh Valley's Bioterrorism Preparedness and the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness groups.

Personal interests

When not working I enjoy bike riding and swimming

Education

Undergraduate
 Pennsylvania State University, None, 1966

Medical Training
 Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 1970

Training

Internship 1971
 University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Residency 1974
 Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Residency 1975
 Internal Medicine, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL

Fellowship 1976
 Infectious Disease, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI

Fellowship 1977
 Infectious Disease, Allentown General Hospital, Allentown, PA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

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