Doctors in Forest Hills, NY
Dr. Jana Preis, MD
Board-Certified
Infectious Disease Specialist
Dr. Jana I. Preis, MD
About Dr. Jana I. Preis, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FNYAM
Dr. Jana Preis is double board certified in Internal Medine and Infectious Disease.
Her areas of expertise cover comprehensive areas of infectious disease, including treatment and prevention of infections in immunocompromised patients, such as patients with history of malignancies, primary and secondary immunodeficiency, pre- and post-transplant recipients, and HIV.
Also offers travel medicine consultations. Our practice is LGBTQIA+ friendly.
Dr. Preis serves on editorial boards of numerous infectious disease journals and has over ten years of experience in medical media and journalism.
Dr. Preis is actively involved in clinical research and academic medical education.
Education and Training
Dr. Preis completed undergraduate and graduate training at The George Washington University. She completed clinical training in infectious disease and epidemiology at Yale University School of Medicine.
Specialties and Services
Dr. Preis focuses on Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, providing comprehensive care that combines clinical expertise with personalized treatment plans.
Her approach integrates prevention, diagnosis, and long-term management of infectious conditions.
Her services include:
- Diagnosis and treatment of infections affecting multiple body systems, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, urogenital, and more.
- Specialized care for HIV, STDs, and tuberculosis.
- Management of infections in immunocompromised and cancer patients.
- Pre- and post-organ transplant infection care.
- Antimicrobial (antibiotic) therapy and stewardship.
- Post-hospital and post-surgical infection management.
- PrEP (HIV prevention)
Languages
Dr. Preis speaks English, Georgian, and Russian, enabling her to communicate clearly with a diverse patient population.
Frequently Asked
A Family Nurse Practitioner provides primary healthcare services, including preventive care, routine check-ups, and management of common health conditions for patients of all ages.
Primary care is the first line of defense against disease and includes general practitioners, family physicians, and internists. Specialty care is care that is provided by specialists, such as cardiologists, neurologists, and podiatrists. Specialty care is more focused on a particular area of medicine than primary care.
The frequency of visits to a general practitioner may vary depending on a patient’s age, health status, and individual needs. Many people schedule routine visits annually for preventive care, while others may require more frequent visits for ongoing health management.
Family Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice providers who deliver primary care services and work collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams.
Yes, Family Nurse Practitioners commonly serve as primary care providers and help coordinate a patient’s overall healthcare needs.
