Gary P. Wormser, M.D.

Vice Chair, MedicineProfessor, Medicine & Medicine - Division of Infectious DiseasesProfessor, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology & Pharmacology School of MedicineProfessor, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology & Pharmacology Biomedical Sciences

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Gary P. Wormser, M.D., leads a top team of experts in the study of tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. His interest in infectious diseases dates back to 1981 when he and colleagues wrote the first paper on AIDS to appear in a scientific journal, and he has spoken on the use of smallpox and other deadly viruses as bioterrorist weapons.

Education

B.S., University of Pennsylvania
M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residency, Internal Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst

Areas of Expertise

Infectious Disease
Lyme Disease
Bio-Threat
Medicine
Pharmacology
Microbiology and Immunology
Lyme Disease
Babesiosis
Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis
Tick-borne Diseases

Honors and Awards

2007, Infectious Diseases Society of America: Citation for Exemplary Service
2000, Best Teacher Award, Medical Residents at Westchester Medical Center
1999, Dean’s Distinguished Research Award, New York Medical College
1985, 1993, Best Teacher Award, Medical Students at New York Medical College

Research

Dr. Wormser's principal research interests are Lyme disease, babesiosis, and human granulocytic anaplasmosis, with other research activities in HIV infection, infection control, and investigational antimicrobial agents and vaccine preparations.

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Publications

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Memberships and Affiliations

Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases
Member of AOA