Compassionate, Expert Care for People Living with HIV
Did you know that as of 2021, approximately 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV, and 13% remain unaware that they are infected?
In Florida alone, 117,244 people are living with HIV. While the number of new cases nationwide is beginning to decline, Florida continues to lead the U.S. in new diagnoses, particularly in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and among individuals aged 13–24.
At Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay (IDATB), our team is committed to helping reverse these trends by providing individualized, compassionate HIV care in a safe, confidential, and state-of-the-art environment.
National Commitment to Ending the HIV Epidemic
The Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative is a national strategy designed to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030.
It focuses on four core pillars:
- Diagnose: Identify all people with HIV as early as possible
- Treat: Start and maintain treatment to achieve sustained viral suppression
- Prevent: Use proven methods to prevent new infections, including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and syringe service programs (SSPs)
- Respond: Rapidly address potential outbreaks and expand access to prevention resources
Our practice aligns closely with these goals, ensuring that every patient receives high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs.
Comprehensive HIV Services in Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay is dedicated to helping end HIV and offers services aligned with that goal, while providing individualized, compassionate care in a comfortable, state-of-the-art setting.
- Diagnostics and in-house testing
- Comprehensive medical treatment and follow-up care
- Case management and drug assistance programs to support ongoing treatment
- PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention
- Access to clinical trials featuring cutting-edge medications and new therapies
Our multidisciplinary team includes infectious disease specialists with over 30 years of experience in HIV care and research. We work collaboratively with case managers, pharmacists, and community organizations to ensure patients have access to both medical and emotional support throughout their treatment journey.
Why Choose IDATB for HIV / AIDS Care
- Expertise: Our board-certified infectious disease specialists are trained in the latest HIV treatment protocols and medication regimens.
- Experience: Several of our providers have cared for persons with HIV for more than three decades.
- Continuity of Care: We coordinate ongoing management, lab monitoring, and medication adherence to help patients reach and maintain viral suppression.
- Clinical Research Access: Participation in clinical trials allows qualified patients to explore innovative therapies for HIV prevention and treatment.
- Patient-Centric Approach: We prioritise dignity, privacy, and respect for every individual we treat.
Get Tested and Take Control of Your Health
If you believe you are at risk of HIV exposure, are HIV-positive, or want to learn about PrEP or PEP, contact us today at (813) 251-8444.
You can also review our full range of services at IDATB Services.
With multiple clinics in the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa and Wesley Chapel, our team will help you find a convenient HIV clinic near you and provide the compassionate, confidential care you deserve.
For more information on HIV, explore our recent blog posts about HIV on the Rise in the Tampa Bay Area and HIV / AIDS – Then and Now.
HIV / AIDS – Then and Now
In November of 1991, Los Angeles Lakers point guard, and basketball superstar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson sent shockwaves around the world when we announced that he had contracted HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. He announced that he would be retiring from the NBA, at the height of his decorated career, no less.
HIV on the Rise in the Tampa Bay Area
Currently, 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV. While most regions of the country have seen a slow decrease in the number of new HIV cases each year, the number of new infections in the South has continued to grow at a steady rate and accounts for just under half of all cases in the US.