Infectious diseases
Infectious diseases in Hofheim am Taunus
Infectious diseases is a focus that only a few family practices offer. Fazilet Gültekin holds the additional title in infectious diseases and spent many years treating and researching infectious diseases at university hospitals. The clinic is open to patients from the whole Main-Taunus district, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt.
When to see an infectious diseases doctor
Typical reasons for an infectious diseases work-up:
- Infections that keep coming back or do not clear up
- Fever or raised inflammation markers without a clear cause
- Abnormal hepatitis results (hepatitis A to E)
- Suspected sexually transmitted infection
- Persistent complaints after COVID-19 (Long COVID, post-COVID)
- Infections with a weakened immune system
What we do in the practice
- Work-up of unclear, chronic and recurrent infections
- Diagnosis of bacterial, viral and fungal infections, including microbiological lab testing
- Rational antibiotic use (antibiotic stewardship): as targeted as possible
- Diagnosis and treatment of viral hepatitis
- Discreet work-up of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Care for immunocompromised patients, vaccination advice with immune deficiency
Clinical and scientific experience
Before working in Germany, Fazilet Gültekin spent many years at university hospitals in Turkey, most recently as Associate Professor in Ankara. In Germany she first worked in internal medicine and infectious diseases at Frankfurt University Hospital. She has published more than 80 scientific papers on infectious diseases, including viral hepatitis, brucellosis and Crimean-Congo fever.
To the publicationsFrom the Main-Taunus district, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt
The practice is a five-minute walk from Hofheim (Taunus) station. From Frankfurt you can get there directly by S2, RB22 or RE20, from Wiesbaden by bus lines 262 and X26. By car it is about 20 minutes from either city without traffic.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need a referral for the infectious diseases clinic?
No, patients with statutory or private insurance can come directly. Existing findings, lab values and doctors' letters are very helpful – please bring them.
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Is an STI work-up confidential?
Yes. All findings are covered by medical confidentiality. When booking, it is enough to describe your concern only in general terms.
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Do you also treat Long COVID?
Yes. We assess lasting complaints after COVID-19 individually and support you over time – with the diagnostics your symptoms require.
Make an appointment
Book online at any time of day or call us during opening hours. For anything that is not urgent, a message is enough.