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William Short

Infectious Disease

William Short, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Infectious Diseases); Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Philadelphia, PA

William R. Short, MD, MPH, MSCE, AAHIVS, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He specializes in infectious diseases, with particular expertise in HIV/AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, and myelitis, and is highly rated in these conditions. Dr. Short serves adult patient populations, including those with complex HIV infections, and has a focused interest in the management

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25+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Infectious Disease (ABIM)
  • Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania — MSCE (Clinical Epidemiology), 2023
  • UMDNJ School of Public Health — MPH (Epidemiology and Health Systems Policy), 2009
  • Hahnemann University School of Medicine — MD, 1997
  • Hahnemann University School of Health Sciences and Professions — BS, 1989
  • Hahnemann University, School of Allied Health Professions — AS (Nursing), 1986

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

HIV/AIDS

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
  • University of Pennsylvania Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

25+ years in practice