Jaan P. Naktin, MD

Infectious Diseases

LVPG Cliniciani

Accepting New Patients

Overview

Area of focus i

  • Infectious Disease
  • Travel Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

My philosophy is really that of a student and a teacher. I need to listen and learn from each patient encounter and pass on this knowledge to be successful.

Why I entered medicine

The greatest mentors I had in training were infectious diseases specialists, and I wanted to be just like them. They were very smart and excellent teachers.

Community involvement

I volunteered in a homeless shelter during my medical school and residency, and I would like to do something like this again. I was in Kenya on a volunteer medical exchange, and it made me realize that there are many people here in the Lehigh Valley that could use charitable care as well.

Personal interests

I have too many hobbies and not enough time. I am an amateur beekeeper and like to bicycle. When I get lazy, I ride my motorcycle.

Education

Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Bachelor of Arts (BA), 1989

Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1994

Training

Internship 1995
Infectious Disease, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1996
Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Residency 1997
Internal Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 1998
Infectious Disease, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship 1999
Infectious Disease, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

Publications & Clinical Trials