Nikhil S. Seval

Nikhil S. Seval, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine and adjunct faculty in Infectious Diseases at Jefferson University Hospital. He practices at the Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice in Philadelphia, focusing on Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and HIV Research.

• Education: MD from Texas A&M Health Science Center College, BS from The University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Seval's research integrates Infectious Diseases and Addiction Medicine, emphasizing evidence-based care for HIV patients with comorbid opioid use disorder (OUD). His work includes clinical trials like ACTION (NIDA U01 DA053039) and REPRIEVE (NIH/NIAID/NHLBI A5332), targeting justice-involved populations and vascular complications in HIV.

His peer-reviewed publications span topics including OUD treatment integration, Hepatitis C incidence in incarcerated populations, antimicrobial therapy for β-Lactamase-producing pathogens, and metabolic influences on cancer outcomes. Current article trends highlight interdisciplinary approaches to HIV, OUD, and infectious disease management.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (2017)
  • Undergraduate Research Fellow (2009)
  • Cockrell Scholar (2005)