Infectious Disease

Penny Jaffe, MD

Associate Professor, Infectious Disease

Dr. Penny Jaffe, MD, is an infectious disease specialist in Houston, Texas, with over 40 years of experience treating a broad spectrum of infectious conditions, including HIV/AIDS, acute HIV infection, and unexplained fevers requiring complex antibiotic management across all organ systems. She serves adult patients, including those with treatment-resistant infections and immunocompromised individuals, often affiliated with public hospitals like Ben Taub Hospital. As an Associate Professor of

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Infectious Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine (MD, 1981)
Residency: Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health (Internal Medicine, 1982-1984)
Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School (Infectious Disease, 1984-1986)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Castle Connolly — Top Doctors: SE Texas
2013
Castle Connolly — Exceptional Women In Medicine
2019-2025 (7 years)
Castle Connolly — Regional Guide
2017
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
Ben Taub Hospital
Baylor College of Medicine

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Jaffe treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Jaffe accept Aetna insurance?

Penny Jaffe's public profile lists Aetna, CareFirst, and Cigna as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Jaffe practice?

Penny Jaffe practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Ben Taub Hospital, and Baylor College of Medicine.

What does Dr. Jaffe specialize in?

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

How long has Dr. Jaffe been practicing?

Penny Jaffe has 45+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Jaffe's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine (MD, 1981); Residency: Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health (Internal Medicine, 1982-1984); Fellowship: UMass Chan Medical School (Infectious Disease, 1984-1986).