Andrew S Handel, MD

Dr. Handel is a board-certified Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist, with experience treating complicated bacterial, fungal, and viral infections involving all organs and body parts. As a result of his training on Long Island, he has a particular interest in tickborne illnesses including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Babesiosis, and has researched emerging tick-borne diseases. He is also a lead investigator on the long-term outcomes of children born with congenital CMV (Cytomegalovirus) infection (www.proactivenys.org). He has a passion for children's health, evidence-based medicine, and supporting families through challenging medical episodes.