Stephen Anthony Pagkalinawan

Dr. Stephen Anthony Pagkalinawan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. He specializes in HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Internal Medicine, with particular focus on underserved populations including LGBTQIA+ patients, refugees/asylees, and undocumented immigrants. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, and General Pediatrics, he practices at Drexel’s Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice – a major Philadelphia HIV clinic – and the Dorothy Mann Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

• Education: MD from Rutgers University (2016), BA in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University (2009)

His research interests include antimicrobial resistance, HIV management strategies, and improving care access for marginalized communities. Recent work has explored carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae transmission in hospitals and challenges in treating heavily treatment-experienced HIV patients. He actively presents on topics like CMV prophylaxis and PrEP implementation.

• Awards: 2025 Golden Apple Award for Teaching, Phi Beta Kappa, multiple academic excellence awards

Dr. Pagkalinawan is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and Infectious Disease Society of America. He speaks Spanish and maintains clinical teaching roles in medical education.