Infectious Disease

Robert Atmar, MD

Chief, Infectious Diseases Service

Robert L. Atmar, MD, is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Molecular Virology & Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he holds the John S. Dunn Research Foundation Clinical Professorship in Infectious Diseases. He serves as chief of the Infectious Diseases Service at Ben Taub General Hospital and is a member of Baylor's Vaccine Treatment & Evaluation Unit (VTEU) and Digestive Diseases Center. With over 40 years of clinical and resea

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Credentials

Education & Training

Undergraduate: Texas A&M University (B.S., 1978)
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 1981)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliate Hospitals (Internal Medicine, 1985)
Residency: Methodist Hospital (Internal Medicine, Chief Medical Resident, 1986)
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliate Hospitals (Infectious Diseases, 1988)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor College of Medicine
Ben Taub General Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Atmar treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Atmar accept Aetna insurance?

Robert Atmar's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Atmar practice?

Robert Atmar practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Baylor College of Medicine and Ben Taub General Hospital.

What does Dr. Atmar specialize in?

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

How long has Dr. Atmar been practicing?

Robert Atmar has 45+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Atmar's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Undergraduate: Texas A&M University (B.S., 1978); Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 1981); Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliate Hospitals (Internal Medicine, 1985).