Jennifer Hsu, MD, is an infectious disease expert at Avera Medical Group Infectious Disease Specialists in Sioux Falls, SD. Her love of biology and the interesting nature of bacteria and viruses made her career path an easy choice.
“It’s amazing what bacteria and viruses can do,” she said. “They have played a role in history and have consequently shaped culture and politics.”
Expert Care in Infectious Disease
Dr. Hsu provides expert and compassionate care for all ages. She’s honored to help patients on their journey toward better health for the best possible outcome.
Infectious diseases she helps her patients manage, and some of the services she provides, include:
- Fevers of unknown origin
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Pneumonias and respiratory infections
- Abdominal infections
- Gynecologic infections
- HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases
- Fungal and viral infections
She can care for people outside of the Sioux Falls area with telemedicine services available in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska.
Antibiotic Stewardship
One aspect about her field she’s passionate about is antibiotic stewardship.
“By properly using the medicines we have available now, we can protect these resources as researchers and pharmaceutical companies create more medicines that will continue treating patients effectively into the future,” said Dr. Hsu.
Active Lifestyle
When she’s not with her team at work, you might find her spending time outside with her family or enjoying a good book.
