The University of Michigan accepts most major insurances. In addition, we are a federally funded program and can provide our services at a significantly reduced cost to qualified individuals who have no medical insurance.
Appointments
We offer a variety of clinic hours to
make it easier for you to schedule an appointment.
To schedule an appointment call (734) 936-8186 or
(888) 229-7409.
Taubman Center
3rd. Floor Area D
Nurse Line
Monday-Friday
7:30am to 4:30pm
Monday
8:00am to 12:00 noon
Tuesday
8:00am to 5:00pm
(Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00pm)
Wednesday
9:00am to 12:00 noon
Thursday
8 :00am-5:00pm
(Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00pm)
Friday
8:00am-12:00 noon
Directions to The Taubman Center
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Walk-in Services
During normal clinic hours, walk-in appointments are available for emergencies. We ask that you call our offices at (734) 936-8186 before coming to the clinic. Our clinic schedules are very full and arrangements must be made prior to your coming.
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Primary Medical Care
Two of our HIV specialists, Dr.
Tejal Gandhi and Dr.
James Riddell, are available to serve as your
primary care physician as well as your HIV specialist.
If you have an HMO, you may want to make sure Dr.
Gandhi or Dr. Riddell are covered primary care providers
prior to making a change. If necessary, we can refer
you to a full range of specialists such as:
| Dermatology |
Opthamology |
| OB/GYN |
Pediatrics |
| Denistry |
Case Management |
| Social Services |
Psychiatry |
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Coordination with your Private Physician
If you choose to keep your private physician, we can monitor your HIV infection and your immune system and coordinate therapies with your private physician. We will provide updates regarding your progress regularly.
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Nutritional Services and Education
Our nutritionist, Marti Auxier, performs
regular nutrition screenings and is available to assist
you with your nutrition concerns. If you are having
weight loss, weight gain or are unable to eat because
of nausea, problems swallowing or lack of appetite,
she can assist you in developing a menu that you can
tolerate and that will provide you with needed nutrients
and calories. Nutrition services include:
| Nutrition Assessment |
Assistance with food issues |
| Analysis of food intake |
Management of medication side effects |
| Assistance with food access |
Vitamin and supplement use |
| Meal planning |
Lean body mass maintenance |
| Ethnic and cultural needs |
Food safety |
| Alternative therapies |
BIA Measurements |
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You can reach Marti
Auxier by e-mail or by dialing (734)
936-0621
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HIV Testing and Counseling
Free and anonymous HIV testing and counseling
are available. Our specially trained counselors are
available Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.
To schedule an appointment, call (734) 936-8186 or
(734) 763-9227and ask for Rukmini or PJ. Confidential
HIV testing is also available through the Infectious
Disease Clinic.
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Patient & Family Education
HIV & AIDS education is part of our comprehensive program and is available to patients as well as their family. Each session is tailored to the individual according to need, educational background, cultural beliefs, and employs age appropriate methods of teaching.
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Free Individual Counseling
Individual counseling sessions with
one of our HIV/AIDS social workers are available by
appointment and are free of charge .
Sessions can be conducted as part of your clinic appointment
or as a separate visit. Assistance with psychosocial
issues as well as insurance and financial issues is
available. To schedule an appointment or to speak
with one of our social workers call Rukmini
Vasupuram MSW at (734) 763-9227 or PJ
Two Ravens MSW at (734) 763-9383.
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Substance Abuse Counseling
Our social workers are available to
assist you in deciding whether substance abuse treatment
is something you feel would be beneficial and if so
they can refer you to a community agency for treatment.
After completing treatment they can help you maintain
sobriety. For more information call Rukmini
Vasupuram MSW at (734) 763-9227 or PJ
Two Ravens MSW at (734) 763-9383. To e-mail one
of our social workers just click on their name.
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Consumer
Involvement
The HATP strives to be a patient driven
program, offering patients a number of ways to become
involved in their care while improving the services
offered. From the first visit, HATP helps patients
understand the details of HIV, lab tests, and various
other important issues. Our philosophy centers on
patients best being able to advocate for themselves
through a good understanding of their diagnosis. Patients
are further invited to improve on the services HATP
offers by participating in the Consumer Advisory Council:
a group of patients that meets quarterly to discuss
clinic issues and quality of care; these interactions
and experiences provide feedback geared toward improving
care for all. HATP also seeks patients’ feedback
through regular patient satisfaction surveys, web-based
anonymous feedback forms, and meetings with our patient
liaison. HATP regularly distributes a clinic newsletter
regarding HATP related events, HIV related information,
staff spotlights, clinical trial information, and
more. We also seek patients interested in writing
articles for the newsletter (which can be done anonymously!):
share your experience to help motivate and inspire
others!
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