Jay Kostman - Philadelphia FIGHT

John Bell Health Center, Medical Leadership

Medical Director

267-725-0252 (x363)

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: Temple University School of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Jay’s clinical expertise is in HIV Infection, Viral Hepatitis (including Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B) and HIV-coinfection

Research Expertise

His research expertise is in Hepatitis C infection, including HIV/HCV-coinfection and strategies to achieve functional cure in chronic HIV infection.

Board Certifications

Jay is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases.

Education & Training

Jay Kostman, MD is the Founding Medical Director of The Jonathan Lax Treatment Center. He received his medical training from the Yale School of Medicine.

Fellowship

Temple University Hospital

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