David Slade, MD, Specialist in HIV and Other Infectious Diseases, Joins Loyola Medicine
August 29, 2017Categories: Loyola Medicine
MAYWOOD, IL – David Slade, MD, a specialist who treats HIV and other infectious diseases, has joined Loyola Medicine.
Dr. Slade sees HIV patients at the Loyola Outpatient Center in Maywood and general infectious disease patients at Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge.
Dr. Slade treats a range of infectious diseases, including skin and soft tissue infections, bone infections and endocarditis (infection of the inner lining of the heart).
In addition to HIV patients, Dr. Slade's patients include spinal cord injury patients who are prone to urinary tract infections and organ transplant patients who have compromised immune systems that make them more vulnerable to infections.
"Every patient is unique," Dr. Slade said. "I feel it is very important to engage the patient and take enough time to explain the disease and the side effects of the treatment."
Infectious disease is a challenging and evolving field. "We are making significant advancements in therapies and in developing effective new antibiotics," Dr. Slade said. "At the same time, we are experiencing setbacks in antibiotic resistance. To help prevent antibiotic resistance, we have a huge incentive to not overtreat and overprescribe."
Dr. Slade earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in infectious diseases at Loyola University Medical Center.
Dr. Slade is an assistant professor in the division of infectious diseases in the department of medicine of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and board eligible in infectious diseases.
About Loyola Medicine
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC), Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from nearly 2,000 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. LUMC is a 547-licensed-bed hospital in Maywood that includes the William G. and Mary A. Ryan Center for Heart & Vascular Medicine, the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, the John L. Keeley, MD, Emergency Department, a Level 1 trauma center, Illinois's largest burn center, the Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute, a certified comprehensive stroke center, transplant center and a children’s hospital. Having delivered compassionate care for over 50 years, Loyola also trains the next generation of caregivers through its academic affiliation with Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.
Established in 1961, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is a 247-licensed-bed community hospital in Melrose Park that includes the Judd A. Weinberg Emergency Department, the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery and Bariatric Care, Loyola Cancer Care & Research at the Marjorie G. Weinberg Cancer Center, acute rehabilitation, a transitional care center, childcare center and fitness center. Founded in 1919, MacNeal Hospital is a 374-licensed-bed teaching hospital in Berwyn with advanced medical, surgical and psychiatric services and a 68-bed behavioral health program.
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About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 127,000 colleagues and more than 38,300 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 93 hospitals, 107 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 142 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2024, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.3 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit us at www.trinity-health.org, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly known as Twitter).