معرفی
Kristin A. Carr, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, specializing as an Infectious Diseases Attending Physician with dual focus on clinical care and medical education. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Loma Linda University Health and Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital before returning to her alma mater as faculty.
Education & Training
- Internal Medicine Residency: Loma Linda University Health (2015-2018)
- Infectious Diseases Clinical Fellowship: Yale-New Haven Hospital (2018-2020)
- American Board of Internal Medicine Certification (2018)
- Physician and Surgeon License: California Medical Board (2018-2020)
- SHEA Certification: Healthcare Epidemiology & Antimicrobial Stewardship (2019)
Research Focus
Dr. Carr's clinical expertise centers on complex infectious disease presentations including HIV management, syphilis diagnostics, zoonotic pathogens, and cutaneous manifestations of infections. Her work emphasizes solving diagnostically challenging cases through interdisciplinary approaches combining dermatology, rheumatology, and infectious disease specialties.
Publication Analysis
Her 2016 publication demonstrates expertise at the intersection of infectious diseases and dermatology, specifically examining vasculitis complications in immunocompromised states. The research reveals patterns in disseminated fungal infections mimicking autoimmune disorders, highlighting her focus on rare diagnostic challenges where infectious etiologies present as rheumatologic conditions.
Grants & Projects
- Ending the HIV Epidemic (San Bernardino County, 2023-2026): Serving as Bilingual MD for federal HIV elimination initiative targeting underserved communities
- Primary Care Training & Maternal Health (HRSA/DHHS, 2021-2026): Acting as HIV Attending Physician in federal program enhancing community prevention and maternal health services
