Nimesh H. Naik, MD, Parrish Medical Center Infectious Disease Doctor Earns National Distinction

Nimesh H. Naik, MD, Parrish Medical Center Infectious Disease Doctor Earns National Distinction

Among 219 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists Receiving Infectious Diseases Society of America Honors

TITUSVILLE, FL (Nov. 20)— Nimesh H. Naik, MD, of Parrish Medical Center, has been named a Fellow by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). Fellowship in IDSA (FIDSA) is one of the highest honors in the field of infectious diseases. It recognizes distinguished physicians and scientists from the United States and around the world who have achieved professional excellence and provided significant service to the profession.

Dr. Naik is a graduate of the University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia, and completed Infectious Disease training at Buffalo University, The State University for New York (SUNY). He currently practices at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville Florida. His particular areas of interest are Actinomycosis (a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck), HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis viral infections, as well as bone and joint infections.

“The 219 individuals chosen to receive the FIDSA designation this year are on the front lines of discovery, patient care and public health, and we are proud to honor their work and dedication,” said Carlos del Rio, MD, FIDSA, president of IDSA. “These ID physicians and scientists represent the passion and commitment needed to educate leaders around the globe about current and future health threats. We all benefit from their pivotal contributions to our local communities and expertise within the field of medicine. I am proud to work and learn alongside them.”

“On behalf of the Medical Staff, our entire family of Parrish Healthcare Care Partners, and the patients we have the honor serve, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Naik for earning this distinguished honor. Being recognized by ones’ peers is indeed among the highest honors,” said Parrish Medical Center Medical Staff President Aluino L. Ochoa, MD.

Applicants for IDSA Fellowship must be nominated by their peers and meet specified criteria that include continuing identification with the field of infectious diseases, national or regional recognition and publication of their scholarly work. Nominees are reviewed and elected by the IDSA Board of Directors. Fellows of IDSA work in many different settings, including clinical practice, teaching, research, public health and health care administration.