The University of Michigan's HIV / AIDS Treatment Program provides comprehensive care for the whole person. We utilize a multi-focused team approach that addresses not only your medical needs but also your psychosocial needs. We recognize that HIV can affect you in so many ways.

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Physicians

Our Medical Director, nationally recognized HIV specialist Dr. Powel Kazanjian along with Infectious Disease and HIV specialists Drs. Tejal Gandhi, Carol Chenoweth, James Riddell, Daniel Kaul and Sandro Cinti work together to manage your HIV infection, medication regimen, and monitor the status of your immune system. They encourage your participation in deciding a treatment course that fits your medical needs and that you are able to live with and adhere to.

Nurses

Our nurse, Mark Cichocki RN is solely dedicated to providing care for those living with HIV or AIDS. Along with carrying out physician orders, our nurse is available for patient and family teaching, to answer questions in person or by telephone, and help facilitate our support groups. They also man a telephone line that is available when you are sick or need refills of your medications. You can reach one of our nurses by e-mail or by calling (734) 936-8186 (toll free at 888-224-7939).

Social Workers

Our two social workers, Rukmini Vasupuram MSW and PJ Two Ravens MSW are specialists in HIV & AIDS social work and are available to address your psychosocial needs as well as helping you with insurance and financial issues and connecting you with community based agencies and case management. They also help facilitate two of our three support groups. You can reach one of our social workers by e-mail or by calling (734) 763-9227 or (734) 763-9383.

Nutritionist

Our nutritionist, Marti Auxier RD, performs regular screenings of your nutritional status and can assist with menu preparation, proper food preparation, dietary supplements, and exercise plans. If you are having problems with weight loss, weight gain, poor appetite or are unable to eat because of nausea, sore mouth or difficulty swallowing, she can help you choose foods that you can tolerate and will provide you with needed calories and nutrients. You can reach our nutritionist by e-mail or by calling (734) 936-0621.

Research Coordinator

The University of Michigan HIV/AIDS Treatment Program participates in several clinical trials. Our efforts are managed by a research coordinator, Carole McIntyre-Ramm. Her attention to detail assures that both study patient and study sponsor needs are met.

Medical Assistants

Medical Assistants Davina Love MA and Sharon Morin MA work closely with patients in the clinic setting to assure that their needs, concerns and issues are made known to all HATP staff. With their help, patients' needs are met and continuity of care is maintained.

Patient Liaison

Community Advisory Council member Timm Richardson is our patient liaison. He can be contacted by other patients of the HATP clinic and members of the community with concerns that need to be brought to the Community Advisory Council.
He can be contacted by e-mail or by calling (517) 784-5610.