Kartikey Acharya

Kartikey Acharya, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor and Fellowship Program Director at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). He serves as the Director of the Froedtert & MCW Infectious Diseases Clinic and holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. His clinical practice focuses on HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, and complex infectious disease cases. Dr. Acharya’s research emphasizes quality improvement in healthcare delivery, medical education, and diversity in academic training programs.

Education & Training:

• MBBS: Government Medical College, Surat, India (2006)
• MPH: University of Alabama at Birmingham (2008)
• Internal Medicine Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2009–2013)
• Infectious Diseases Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin (2013–2015)

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Acharya actively contributes to advancing infectious disease care through initiatives addressing healthcare equity, medical education innovation, and rare disease diagnostics. His work bridges clinical practice and public health, particularly in underserved populations.

Publications: His recent work highlights strategies for fostering diversity in infectious diseases training programs, while earlier studies explored rare conditions like beriberi and complex clinical cases in internal medicine.

Leadership & Service: As Fellowship Program Director, he oversees training for future infectious disease specialists. His role includes developing curricula and advocating for inclusive academic environments.

Clinical Affiliations: Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Specializes in treating adult and senior patients with infectious diseases, including endocarditis and orthopaedic infections.