Division of Infectious Diseases | Department of Internal Medicine
Infectious Disease • Iowa City, IA
About
Summary: - The Division of Infectious Diseases is part of the University of Iowa Health Care – Department of Internal Medicine (Carver College of Medicine) in Iowa City. - The department emphasizes clinical care, research, and education with a 150+ year history, spanning specialties including infectious diseases, hematology, oncology, nephrology, and more. - Key focus areas relevant to Infectious Diseases: infectious diseases clinical care, research, and education; tied to broader divisions such as microbiology, immunology, and health services research within internal medicine. - Contact/identity: Headquarters in Iowa City, Iowa; official site: medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine; division-specific content would be found via the department’s internal medicine pages or LinkedIn profile. Notes: - The page highlights the department overall rather than a standalone Infectious Diseases division page, but it places infectious diseases within the department’s scope and mission. - For targeted details (faculty, specific divisions, clinical programs, or research initiatives within Infectious Diseases), visit the department’s internal medicine site or explore the LinkedIn page.
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease
Address
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa
Phone
SW34-D GH319-356-1617
danielle-m-allen@uiowa.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What are the hours for Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds?
2:00-3:00 pm ICTS Conference Room (C44-A GH)
What are the hours for Special ID Grand Rounds?
Held about 8 times per year
What are the hours for ID Faculty and Fellows Conference?
9:00-10:00 am ICTS Conference Room (C44-A GH)
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UI Health Care (Provider: Judy Streit): 4.83 out of 5 (477 ratings)
- UI Health Care (Provider: Jason H. Barker): 4.74 out of 5 (152 ratings)
- UI Health Care (Provider: Jeffery Meier): 4.82 out of 5 (201 ratings)
- UI Health Care (Provider: Loreen A. Herwaldt): 4.67 out of 5 (68 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Provider: Poorani Sekar): 3.4 out of 5 (8 ratings)
Patients praise
- high provider ratings for knowledge and communication in official satisfaction surveys
- patients feeling heard and treated with professionalism by many individual providers
- clear explanation of treatment plans
Common complaints
- reports of denied service or care access challenges
- concerns regarding communication and follow-up regarding test results
- allegations of discrimination or lack of understanding related to physical disabilities
"She was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. She involved me in the treatment plan and took the time to answer all of my questions."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Poorani Sekar"Dr. Sekar has refused me service because of my disability I don't understand why. Makes me very mad and sad."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Poorani SekarSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Advanced Practice Providers - Infectious Diseases | Department of Internal Medicine - Carver College of Medicine | The University of Iowa — Mar 8, 2026
- Streit named Infectious Diseases division director – Making the Rounds — Jan 29, 2026
- Sekar on “getting involved” – Making the Rounds — Jul 21, 2025
- IntMed’s fellowships expand slots – Making the Rounds — Nov 10, 2025
- New Faculty and APP Additions – 2025 – Making the Rounds — Oct 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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