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Riverside
Infection
Consultants

 Ian M. Baird, M.D.
George J. Gianakopoulos, M.D.
Joseph M. Gastaldo, M.D.
     
       
       
 

Meet our Physicians
Our Goal & Philosophy
Subspecialty Treatments

Office Hours
Appointments & Referrals
Location Information
Insurance / Medicare / Medicaid

Infusion Services  (Fall of 2005)
 
   
   
   
     
   
       
  Meet our Physicians [Return TOP]  
 
George Gianakopoulos
M.D.		 Ian Baird
M.D.
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  Joseph Gastaldo
M.D.
 

See Biography

 

  
  Our Goal & Philosophy [Return TOP]  
  At Riverside Infection Consultants our goal is to provide state of the art, evidence-based medical care in the field of Infection Diseases.  Infectious Disease is a subspecialty of Internal Medicine.  We diagnose and treat a variety of conditions and diseases, mostly of an infectious etiology.  When antimicrobial treatment is indicated, we strive to prescribe a judicious and focused course of therapy.  Also, we provide expertise and assistance to our referring physicians in the management of many medical problems,  in the office setting and in hospitalized patients. 
 		  
  Subspecialty Treatments [Return TOP]  
 
Some of the more common medical problem treated in our subspecialty include:

- Fever
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Sepsis syndrome
- Intra abdominal infection
- Cardiovascular infections, including: endocarditis, infected   prosthetic valves, & infected intravasular devices
- Central nervous system infections, including meningitis & encephalitis
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Bone and Joint infections
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- HIV Infection
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Management of antibiotic associated complications
- Travel Medication Consultation & Immunization
- Wound Care
-  Infusion Services  (Fall of 2005)

  
  Office Hours [Return TOP]  
 
Our office hours are
Monday through Thursday 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Friday                               8:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

We are closed for lunch daily 12 to 1 P.M.
 

  
  Appointments & Referrals [Return TOP]  
 
Appointments can be scheduled by calling (614) 268-9487. 

We require a referral from a primary care or other physician.

We are located at Riverside Hospital, South Medical Building.
 

  
  Location Information [Return TOP]  
 


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3555 Olentangy River Rd
Suite #3020
Columbus, OH 43214

Ph (614) 268-9487
Fax (614) 262-7659

 

 

  
  Insurance / Medicare / Medicaid   [Return TOP]  
  We participate in most insurance plans but please check with your carrier for any special requirements such as lab, x-ray facilities or preauthorization.  All co-pays are your responsibility and are required at the time of service.  We are participating physicians with Medicare and Medicaid.  Please bring your insurance card to allow proper filing of your claim.