Jay Kostman - Philadelphia FIGHT

John Bell Health Center, Medical Leadership

Medical Director

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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Karam Mounzer, MD

Dr. Mounzer identified two major gaps in the care of patients with HIV/hepatitis C (HCV) co-infection, and the complexity of multidrug-resistant HIV treatment. He is involved with many clinical trials focusing on drug development and better understanding of HIV immunopathogenesis with the Wistar Institute. He is involved in teaching and mentoring fellows, residents and students.

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Dr. Mario Cruz

Dr. Cruz is a board certified pediatrician who joins Philadelphia FIGHT as the Medical Director for our Pediatrics and Adolescent Health Center. He completed his undergraduate training in Biology and Psychology from Union College, his medical school training at Albany Medical College, his residency training at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, and his Chief Residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center