Dana M. Harris, M.D.

Dana M. Harris, M.D., is a general internal medicine practitioner, with specialty interest in infectious diseases in which she is Board Certified.

Her clinical focus includes:

• Expertise in management and prevention of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, musculoskeletal pain.
• Complex coordination of care and diagnosis of unresolved illness.
• Promoting each patient's understanding of disease and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health.
• Discerning each patient's unique expectations of living with chronic disease and collaborating with patients to resolve issues and achieve balance.
• Preventing nosocomial infections.
• Guiding learning of medical residents and medical students in the clinical setting.

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Harris is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and medical students. She lectures at international meetings and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. She is also active in infection control and prevention of nosocomial infections.