An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

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Tamar F Barlam, MD

Chief of Infectious Diseases


About

Tamar F. Barlam, MD, is an infectious disease specialist Chief of Infectious Diseases at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Barlam is also a professor of Infectious Disease at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Her research interests focus on understanding factors that influence antimicrobial prescribing and the implementation and impact of stewardship interventions. With more than 30 years of experience directing antimicrobial stewardship programs, Dr. Barlam serves as Chair of the National Committee on Antimicrobial Stewardship Education and Implementation.

  • Contact

    617.414.4290

  • Primary Location

    725 Albany Street
    9th Floor
    Boston, MA 02118

  • Administrative Title

    Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Professor of Infectious Disease, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 1979-1982

  • Fellowship

    Infectious Disease, New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus), 1982-1984

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

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