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Christopher Garnett, MD

Christopher Garnett, MD is a native of Lima, Peru. He received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Garnett is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Academy of HIV Medicine. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He is experienced in providing general primary care and has special training for the care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients and those living with HIV or at risk of acquiring HIV.

About Christopher Garnett, MD

Christopher Garnett, MD is a native of Lima, Peru. He received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Garnett is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Academy of HIV Medicine. He is fluent in English and Spanish. He is experienced in providing general primary care and has special training for the care of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender patients and those living with HIV or at risk of acquiring HIV.

PrEP 2.0: Daily vs. On-Demand Dosing

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HIV PrEP has the potential to revolutionize HIV prevention in the U.S. and worldwide. For many, the daily pill can offer up to 99% protection from acquiring HIV. So why are so few people taking it? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1.2 million would benefit from PrEP in the US, but as of 2016 only 77,000 reported PrEP use. As an HIV prevention … [Read more...] about PrEP 2.0: Daily vs. On-Demand Dosing

Is PrEP Fueling the Rise in Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?

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Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, they are known as the bacterial STIs. If you haven’t heard, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the US is experiencing the highest levels reported for the past 20 years. Although the rise started before HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (HIV PrEP) was approved in 2012 for use in the US, the rate of increase since 2013 has … [Read more...] about Is PrEP Fueling the Rise in Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?

Playing Smart – It’s About Sexual Health & Wellness

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Let me introduce myself. I’m a primary care physician and HIV specialist. I have been in practice for 10 years and in that time a lot has changed in the field of HIV prevention and treatment. I work at Ochsner and am a staunch advocate for innovation to address health inequities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. It’s my goal, in this and future articles, to share inspiring … [Read more...] about Playing Smart – It’s About Sexual Health & Wellness