Suja Mathai, MD, at ID Care
Suja Mathai, MD
Suja Mathai, Infectious Disease Doctor
Infectious disease physician expertise
- Board certified in infectious disease by the American Board of Infectious Medicine (ABIM) and in internal medicine
- Specializing in the treatment of all infectious diseases, with a particular interest in advanced wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)
Education
- Fellowship: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark
- Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark
- Medical School: Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, India
Hospital Affiliations
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, NJ
- Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, Hopewell Township, NJ
- Capital Health – Fuld Campus, Trenton, NJ
- Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Plainsboro, NJ
- St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, Lawrence Township, NJ
- The Meadows at Lawrence, Lawrence Township, NJ
- Clover Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lawrenceville, NJ
- Hamilton Grove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Mercerville, NJ
- Complete Care at Mercerville, Mercerville, NJ
- Avalon Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Hamilton Square, NJ
- Preferred Care at Hamilton, Hamilton Township, NJ
- Preferred Care at Mercer, Ewing Township, NJ
- Spring Hills, Cherry Hill, NJ
- Water’s Edge Center for Health and Rehabilitation, Trenton, NJ
Why I’m an infectious disease specialist
“I pursued my passion to become a physician after participating in a polio eradication program during an internship in my native India. I was fascinated by the societal impact of vaccinations and the ability to solve a complex medical challenge.”
Approach to infectious disease care
Dr. Mathai’s approach to treatment is motivated by each patient she sees, gathering all the relevant clues to solve their unique health mystery and the infection impacting them. She takes satisfaction in seeing her patients’ clinical responses when she effectively diagnoses and treats them.
More about Suja Mathai, infectious disease doctor
Dr. Suja Mathai’s specialization in infectious disease care spans more than 10 years, including diagnosis and treatment of patients across all viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections. Her practice extends to many leading acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers, where she provides inpatient clinical care across many complex health conditions, including healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Dr. Mathai is actively involved in her community church, volunteering her time and expertise providing counsel and medical assistance, as well as caring for small children in the church nursery. She also works with a nonprofit to assist underprivileged children in India.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling to see natural wonders, including visiting all the North American national parks. She also likes to take time to scrapbook and hone her photography skills.
Leadership, Memberships & Research
Leadership
- Director of Infection Control – RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
Life-changing results speak for themselves
“I couldn’t ask for a more caring or efficient care. I am truly grateful for the expertise and help.”