Infectious Disease

H Handsfield, MD

Professor Emeritus of Medicine

H. Hunter Handsfield, MD, is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington, with a subspecialty focus in infectious diseases, particularly sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS medicine. He treats conditions including syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes, chlamydial infections, and other common STDs, as well as HIV prevention and management. His career has centered on adult patients, including those in pub

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD, 1968)
Residency: University of Washington (Internal Medicine, 1968-1971)
Fellowship: University of Washington (Infectious Disease, 1971-1973)

Years in Practice

55+ years

Peer Recognition

American STD Association — Thomas Parran Award
2010

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Harborview Medical Center
University of Washington

Languages

English, Spanish[6]

Conditions Dr. Handsfield treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Handsfield accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

H Handsfield's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 43 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Handsfield practice?

H Handsfield practices in Seattle, WA with hospital affiliations including Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington.

What does Dr. Handsfield specialize in?

H Handsfield is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Handsfield been practicing?

H Handsfield has 58+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Handsfield's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (MD, 1968); Residency: University of Washington (Internal Medicine, 1968-1971); Fellowship: University of Washington (Infectious Disease, 1971-1973).