The invasive fungal infections clinic is headed up by Andrej Spec, MD, MSCI. The clinic provides care for both immunocompromised (including those with cancer and organ transplant) and immunocompetent patients infected with fungus. We commonly see patients with Histoplasma, Candida, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus, Mucor, Rhizopus, Fusarium and other mycoses. We provide specialized care in a multidisciplinary way, working in close collaboration with dermatologists, surgeons, endocrinologists, otolaryngologists and pulmonologists to provide thorough care. We also provide consultation to patients referred by physicians for diagnostic evaluation and management of known or suspected fungal or granulomatous infections. We are also actively participating in several clinical trials that could provide therapeutic options for people who are intolerant of or are failing conventional therapy.
ECMM Excellence Center Diamond Status
This clinic’s expertise in laboratory and clinical mycology and commitment to diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections has resulted in recognition as a Diamond Excellence Center from the European Confederation of Medical Mycology. WashU Medicine is one of two centers in the United States and few worldwide to receive this prestigious designation.
Clinic Faculty
Andrej Spec, MD, MSCI
Associate Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8354
- Fax: 314-454-5392
- Email: aspec@nospam.wustl.edu
Dr. Spec‘s research is in fungal infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients, including those with transplants. His research focuses on Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Candida, Aspergillus and other invasive molds. Dr. Spec also runs the division’s clinic focusing on invasive fungal infections, where he takes care of both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients with fungal infections, which he considers the best and most rewarding part of his job.
Adriana M. Rauseo, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
- Phone: 314-454-8254
- Email: a.rauseoacevedo@nospam.wustl.edu
Dr. Rauseo specializes in clinical infectious diseases, with a special focus on mycology and infectious that affect immunocompromised hosts. Since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic she has served as an investigator in the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit (ID-CRU) in multiple clinical trials and translational research in the fight against COVID-19.
Patrick B. Mazi, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Mazi’s research focuses on fungal infections, mentored by Drs. Andrej Spec and Bill Powderly, as well as clinical outcomes and clinical trials, mentored by Drs. Rachel Presti and Jane O’Halloran.
Appointments
Clinic appointments: 314-362-9098
Toll-free: 800-858-3541
Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Location
The International Travel Clinic is conveniently located on the Washington University Medical Center campus. Parking is available on the adjacent lot.
620 South Taylor Ave., Suite 100
St. Louis, MO 63110