Suja Mathai, MD, at ID Care

Suja Mathai, Infectious Disease Doctor

Infectious disease physician expertise

  • Board certified in infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  • 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

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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
  • Director of Infection Control – RWJ University Hospital Hamilton
Memberships
  • American College of Physicians
  • Infectious Diseases Society of America