Miami

The mission of Midway Specialty Care Center, as a not-for-profit clinic, is to provide our patients a comprehensive infectious disease care center, with primary care, and access to behavioral health services, gynecological care and nutritional support. Our dedicated team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists work to provide total patient care with dignity to those living with an infectious disease.

We accept most commercial insurances. Please call the office in advance to verify if we take your insurance. We also accept Medicaid and Medicare. If you do not have insurance, ask for a case manager to work with you on a self-payment option, using a sliding scale based on your household income and family size.

Raj Uttamchandani, MD, FACP

Dr. Raj B. Uttamchandani graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He then finished a 6 month stint as a rural health physician in the town of Buenavista, Guimaras Island, followed by a year of rotating medical internship and another year of residency in Internal Medicine at the Makati Medical Center, Makati, Philippines. His North American experience started soon after as a pediatric resident at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, followed by an internal medicine residency at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, then finishing at the Cabrini Medical Center (New York Medical College) in New York City. This latter rotation is where he became infatuated with the specialty of Infectious Diseases which lead to a two year fellowship in Infectious Diseases followed by a year of clinical research fellowship in Special Immunology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. This experience sealed his fate leading to his immersion into and the dedication to HIV medicine.

Dr. Uttamchandani joined the Faculty of Internal Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Miami/Jackson Medical Center where he was a participant/co-investigator to hallmark, early HIV treatment trials and co-authored or authored several key publications in the field. He was medical director of a novel, dedicated HIV treatment unit. Since leaving the University, he has continued to care for patients with HIV in the inpatient and outpatient setting and remains committed to continue the same.

Dr. Uttamchandani currently has Active staff privileges at Jackson South Community Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami.

Lorraine M. Dowdy, DO, FACP, Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Lorraine Dowdy, Midway’s Chief Medical Officer, received her DO from Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. She did a General Rotating Internship at Humana Hospital South Broward in Hollywood, followed by Residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Jackson Memorial Hospital /University of Miami School of Medicine. She is currently Board Certified in Infectious Disease.

Dr. Dowdy previously served as Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Infectious Diseases Liaison to the Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation and Infection Control Physician, Tuberculosis and Bloodborne Pathogens Programs, Office of Environmental Health and Safety at the University of Miami. She established the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Jackson Memorial Hospital and served as chair of the Infection Control subcommittee.

Dr. Dowdy has been published on a number of occasions and has served as Principal Investigator on several research endeavors over the years.

Dr. Dowdy has been in private practice providing inpatient consultations and ambulatory Infectious Disease management. She holds Active staff privileges at Jackson South Community Hospital and Baptist Hospital.

Patient Responsibilities

All patients are expected to be an active participant in their health care by:

• Assuming responsibility for certain aspects of their care.
• Providing the health care team with a complete medical history including access to prior medical record.
• Preparing for their appointment by bringing a list of their medications and any questions or issues that they have with regard to their diagnosis and treatment.
• Following the Care Plan that the health care team has developed for them and communicating to the health care team any deviation from that plan.
• Contacting the clinic for advice before going to the Emergency Room for non-urgent conditions.
• Working with the care team to learn how to self-manage their care.

Mask and Facial Covering Policy

It is the policy of Midway Specialty Care Center to provide a safe environment for patients and employees. The wearing of masks is an integral factor in preventing the spread of respiratory infections.

Patients/clients will be asked to wear a mask upon arrival at any Midway facility under the following circumstances:

• If the patient/client has any of the following symptoms:
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Breathlessness
  • Skin rash
• When the risk of hospital admissions for communicable respiratory illnesses is “medium” or “high” in the area based on Florida Department of Health Weekly and Bi-Weekly Surveillance Reports.

Midway reserves the right to refuse accommodation for patients who exhibit any signs and or symptoms of respiratory infection and refuse to wear a mask when asked to do so.

All employees are encouraged to wear masks when in close contact with patients/clients.

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