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46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Southwick, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Frederick Southwick, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Southwick graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons. Dr. Southwick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Southwick’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Southwick’s office at (352) 392-4058.
Where did Dr. Southwick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Southwick board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Southwick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Southwick speak?
Dr. Southwick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Southwick typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Southwick diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Southwick. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Southwick typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Frederick Southwick may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Southwick's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Southwick accept my insurance?
Dr. Southwick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 392-4058 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Southwick accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Southwick in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Southwick's office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 392-4058
What is Dr. Southwick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Southwick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851328520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Southwick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Southwick
What is Dr. Frederick Southwick's specialty?
Dr. Southwick is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Frederick Southwick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Southwick is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Frederick Southwick accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Frederick Southwick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frederick Southwick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Southwick's office at (352) 392-4058 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frederick Southwick?
Please contact Dr. Southwick's office at (352) 392-4058 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Frederick Southwick have?
Dr. Frederick Southwick is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Southwick
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610