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Amir Tirmizi, MD, Infectious Disease, Lafayette, IN

AmirTirmiziMDFACP, FIDSA, FAAHPM, Indiana University

Infectious Disease Lafayette, IN

HIV/AIDS Medicine, Transplant/Immunocompromised States, International Health, Travel & Tropical, Mycobacterial Disease

Clinical Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Medicine Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Hospice & Palliative Medicine Diplomate, National Board of Physicians & Surgeons. Hospice Medical Director Certified Fellow of American College of Physicians Fellow of Infectious Disease Society of America Fellow American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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  • Office

    Indiana University Health - Arnett Hospital
    5177 McCarty Lane
    Lafayette, IN 47905
    Phone+1 765-448-8000

Summary

  • Dr. Amir Tirmizi is an Infectious Disease specialist affiliated with Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and has been in practice for 24 years. He specializes in HIV/AIDS, Transplant/Immunocompromised hosts, Travel & Tropical Infections, and Mycobacterial disease and is experienced in Hepatitis C, Infectious diseases of Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Invasive Pulmonary and Musculoskeletal infections.
    Dr. Tirmizi is also a specialist in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and has vast clinical and administrative experience in this specialty.
    Dr. Tirmizi is certified in three specialties including Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Hospice & Palliative Medicine. In addition, he is also certified by the Hospice Medical Director Board.
    Dr. Tirmizi has vast experience in the specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Clinical Expertise

  • General infectious disease, HIV/AIDS, Sexually transmitted infections, Mycobacterial infections, Fungal infections, Infectious diseases affecting bones and joints, Travel and tropical medicine, Infectious diseases of the cardiovascular system, Central nervous system infections, Viral infections, Hepatitis C, Drug-resistant infections, Opportunistic infections, Infections in immunocompromised hosts

Education & Training

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2014 - 2016
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2004
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2002
  • King Edward Medical University
    King Edward Medical UniversityClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Infectious Disease
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine
  • American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support
  • Hospice Medical Director Certification BoardHospice Medical Director Certified

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Teacher of the Year Award Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital, 2021
  • The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Acheivement 2019
  • Quality & Safety Achievement, Antimicrobial Stewardship Team Columbus Regional Health, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Disseminated Blastomycosis Presenting With Acute Neurologic Symptoms Due to Cerebellar Abscesses"  
    Tirmizi A, Butt S., Critical Care Medicine. 44(12):526, December 2016, 12/1/2016
  • "Cavitary Pulmonary Disease Due To Achromobacter Denitrificans"  
    Tirmizi, A; Galvez-Guerra, E; Beauchamps, L;, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 5/18/2016
  • "Rising Incidence Of Nocardiosis: A Conundrum Of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy"  
    Tirmizi, A; Galvez-Guerra, E; Beauchamps, L; Parham, J;, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 5/18/2016
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Incurable And Fatal
    Tirmizi A, Butt S., Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med., 1/1/2016
  • Disseminated Blastomycosis presenting with acute neurological symptoms due to Cerebellar Abscesses
    Tirmizi A, Butt S., Crit Care Med, 1/1/2016
  • Cavitary Pulmonary Disease Due To Achromobacter Denitrificans
    Tirmizi A, Galvez-Guerra E, Beauchamps L, Am. J. Respir.Crit.Care Med, 1/1/2016
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Committees

  • Member, Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee 2016 - Present
  • Member, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee 2016 - Present
  • Member, Infection Control Committee 2016 - Present

Research History

  • Clinical InvestigatorClofazimine in the Long-term Treatment of Leprosy, Phase III" (FDA IND #67,033/CDC IRB#58112015 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi