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)

 

2013 Clinic Hours

 

Starting June 3, 2013 the Clinic will be open:

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5-7pm (except for July 4th) until August 30th.

 

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