HIV Specialist in Atlanta

AAHIVM Certified HIV Specialist in Atlanta

For HIV positive patients, selecting a primary care provider to manage your healthcare is an important decision. Choosing a provider who is a certified HIV Specialist in Atlanta gives HIV positive patients a clear advantage over a general primary care physician or healthcare provider.

With an HIV specialist certified by the American Academy of HIV Medicine, patients have access to dedicated expertise and the latest advancement in the treatment and management of HIV. But equally important is finding an HIV specialist in Atlanta who provides an open and non-discriminatory space that embraces individuals from all walks of life.

Erin Everett, NP-C, AAHIVS, is an Atlanta HIV specialist who is committed to providing safe spaces for everyone to receive the highest quality healthcare – especially those within Atlanta’s LGBTQ community.

A Safe Space to Receive Comprehensive HIV Care in Atlanta

Atlanta’s LGBTQ community is especially susceptible to infectious diseases like HIV and AIDS. Unfortunately, for individuals who are transgender, gay, bisexual, or are gender non-conforming, the options for progressive, non-judgmental healthcare and HIV treatment are somewhat limited. Because of this, Erin has dedicated herself to providing access to healthcare for Atlanta’s LGBTQ community, as well as to patients who seek treatment for HIV or AIDS.

It’s important to have access to comprehensive care that provides HIV testing, prevention, treatment and management.

  • HIV Testing:  This is very important for individuals who are sexually active. With comprehensive HIV screenings and testing, we can quickly detect the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus, enabling you to take immediate action in getting treatment.
  • PrEP HIV Prevention:  Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is designed for individuals who do not have HIV but are at greater risk of contracting it. By taking a prevention pill every day, PrEP works to prevent HIV from spreading.
  • Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): For individuals who have been exposed to HIV, a combination of antiretroviral medicines can be administered within 72 hours of exposure to help prevent contraction of HIV. Timing is critical, so individuals who have been exposed should not delay care, schedule to see an HIV specialist immediately.
  • HIV/AIDS Management:  For individuals who do test positive for HIV, there are ways to effectively manage symptoms and continue leading a happy, fulfilling life. The medications used to treat HIV are called antiretrovirals (ARV). These medications are always given along with other types of ARVs and treatment protocols. This combination of HIV treatments as whole is called antiretroviral therapy (ART), and it has been proven to dramatically slow the progress of HIV and prevent secondary infections from occurring. It’s important for these individuals to receive HIV treatment immediately to best maintain their health and prevent future transmissions.

Despite the accessibility and progression in HIV treatments and medications, HIV remains a dynamic disease that impacts thousands of individuals here in Atlanta and millions across the World. If left untreated HIV will progress to an AIDS diagnosis which depletes the body’s immune system to a point where it is more susceptible to other viruses and diseases it cannot fight. This is why it is so important to find a specially trained healthcare professional who is capable of delivering the best HIV treatments available.

Schedule an Appointment with Certified HIV Specialist in Atlanta

From the knowledge and experience that goes into an effective HIV treatment plan to providing a safe environment that encourages open communication and understanding, there are a number of benefits to choosing AAHIVM certified HIV specialist as their primary care provider. These benefits are intended to improve a patient’s long-term quality of life, giving them peace of mind and relief from any HIV symptoms they are experiencing.

Erin Everett, NP-C, AAHIVS, is a local AAHIVM-certified HIV specialist in Atlanta who helps individuals manage and prevent AIDS/HIV. To schedule an appointment with Erin, visit the Contact page for more information.