

Infectious Disease
William Short, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Infectious Diseases); Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology
William R. Short, MD, MPH, MSCE, AAHIVS, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He specializes in infectious diseases, with particular expertise in HIV/AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, and myelitis, and is highly rated in these conditions. Dr. Short serves adult patient populations, including those with complex HIV infections, and has a focused interest in the management
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Infectious Disease (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania — MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology), 2023
- UMDNJ School of Public Health — MPH (Epidemiology and Health Systems Policy), 2009
- Hahnemann University School of Medicine — MD, 1997
- Hahnemann University School of Health Sciences and Professions — BS, 1989
- Hahnemann University, School of Allied Health Professions — AS (Nursing), 1986
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice