Cities in IN with Black Infectious Disease providers
Black Americans are 8 times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV than white Americans, and Black women account for roughly 54 percent of new HIV diagnoses among women (CDC, 2022). An infectious disease (ID) specialist manages HIV, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, persistent fevers, bone and joint infections, and complex antibiotic decisions. Racial concordance in HIV care has been linked to higher viral suppression rates in multiple cohort studies.
Conditions we cover
- HIV: diagnosis, ART, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Hepatitis B and C, including new-generation cures
- Tuberculosis screening and treatment
- STI testing and treatment including resistant gonorrhea
- Travel medicine and vaccines
- Long COVID and post-infectious syndromes
When to book
- Positive HIV or hepatitis screen
- Asking about PrEP (daily pill or every-2-month injection)
- Recurrent or unusual infections
- Persistent fever beyond two weeks
Advocacy prompts
- Am I a PrEP candidate, and which regimen fits my life?
- Can I get a hep C cure?
- What's my vaccination schedule given my other conditions?
Few Black Infectious Diseases listed in Indiana yet. Here is how to still get care.
Our directory is growing. In the meantime, the options below can connect you with care from verified Black infectious diseases regardless of where you live.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black Infectious Disease Doctor in Indiana?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Infectious Disease Doctors in Indiana. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Infectious Disease Doctor is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Infectious Disease Doctors serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black Infectious Disease Doctors serving Indiana?
Yes. Many Black Infectious Disease Doctors offer telehealth appointments in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Use the telehealth filter on this page to see providers who offer virtual care, which can expand your options significantly if local availability is limited.
Why does seeing a Black Infectious Disease Doctor matter?
Research consistently shows that racial concordance between patients and their care team is associated with better communication, greater trust, and improved health outcomes. Patients who share a racial or cultural background with their Infectious Disease Doctor often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a Infectious Disease Doctor before working with them?
Ask whether they are accepting new patients, what insurance they accept, and whether they offer telehealth or in-person visits. It is also worth asking about their experience with conditions relevant to you, their communication style, and how they handle after-hours questions or urgent concerns.
Do Black Infectious Disease Doctors in Indiana accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many Black Infectious Disease Doctors listed in this directory accept major insurance plans and some accept Medicaid or Medicare. Use the insurance and Medicaid filters on this page to narrow your search. Contact the provider directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling.
Is a Black provider the same as an African American provider on this directory?
Yes. Black Health uses Black and African American interchangeably to describe the same population of providers and patients, matching how people commonly search and self-identify. Both terms point to the same verified providers on this page.