Infectious Disease

Robert Coombs, MD

Director, Clinical Retrovirology Laboratory

Dr. Robert W. Coombs, MD, PhD, FRCPC, is a professor emeritus of laboratory medicine and pathology at the University of Washington, with a subspecialty focus in infectious diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS and retrovirology. He treats patients with HIV-1 infection, managing cases involving viral load monitoring, urogenital HIV shedding, and complications from sexual transmission and early infection. His practice serves adult and pediatric populations through affiliations with the UW Medicine Roose

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease

Education & Training

Medical School: Dalhousie University (MD, 1981)
PhD: Dalhousie University (Microbiology, 1977)
Master's: University of Victoria (MSc, Biochemistry, 1973)
Bachelor's: University of Victoria (BSc Honors, Microbiology, 1972)
Residency: Dalhousie University (Internal Medicine, 1982-1985)

Years in Practice

45+ years

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

University of Washington Medicine
Harborview Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Coombs treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Coombs accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Robert Coombs's public profile lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareFirst plus 2 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Coombs practice?

Robert Coombs practices in Seattle, WA with hospital affiliations including University of Washington Medicine and Harborview Medical Center.

What does Dr. Coombs specialize in?

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

How long has Dr. Coombs been practicing?

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

What is Dr. Coombs's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Dalhousie University (MD, 1981); PhD: Dalhousie University (Microbiology, 1977); Master's: University of Victoria (MSc, Biochemistry, 1973).