Lyme disease (LD) is an infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of bacterium called a spirochete (pronounced spy-ro-keet) that is carried by deer ticks. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Background and Mission Statement:

 

Established in 1989, the Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center is staffed by experienced physicians and nurses with special expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of persons 18 years and older with:

    • Tick bites
    • Early/Acute Lyme disease
    • Anaplasmosis (Ehrlichiosis)
    • Babesiosis

 

The Center also provides tick identification services with consideration for preventive antibiotic treatment.

 

 

 

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Locations

 

Munger Pavilion; Room 149
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY 10595
(Map Location)

 

Clinic Hours

 

The clinic will reopen for diagnosis and treatment in June 2013

 

Contact Information

 

Lyme Disease Diagnostic Center Information:

(914) 493-TICK (8425)

 

Current patients:

(914) 594-4800

We will call back M-F during business hours

 

Patients with long standing symptoms:

(914) 493-8865

 

Pediatric Infectious Disease ( under 18):

(914) 493-8333