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Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine

Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine

Our Infectious Disease specialist is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Whether you’re dealing with a common infection or a complex, chronic condition, our team is equipped with the expertise to provide comprehensive care. We also offer ongoing support and education to help prevent future infections and promote long-term health.

Planning a trip? Our team provides personalized health advice and vaccinations tailored to your destination. We assess your specific travel plans and health needs, offering guidance on necessary precautions, preventive medications, and any required or recommended vaccinations to ensure you stay healthy while abroad. Whether you’re traveling for work, leisure, or adventure, we’re here to help you prepare for a safe and healthy journey.

Please contact your provider for a referral. Appointments are by referral only.

We treat a variety of infectious diseases, including:

  • Bacterial Infections: Such as cellulitis (skin infections), Lyme disease, MRSA, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and urinary tract or kidney infections (UTIs).

  • Viral Infections: Including hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and influenza.
  • Fungal Infections: Like candidiasis and aspergillosis.
  • Parasitic Infections: Such as malaria and toxoplasmosis.

We help you prepare for travel by offering:

  • Pre-Travel Consultations: Assessing your health needs based on your travel itinerary, including required and recommended vaccinations.
  • Travel Vaccinations: Protection against diseases such as yellow fever, typhoid, and hepatitis A and B.
  • Preventive Medications: For conditions like malaria and traveler’s diarrhea.
  • Post-Travel Care: If you experience health issues after returning from your trip, our specialists are here to diagnose and treat any travel-related illnesses.

Meet Our Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine Provider

Chief Medical Officer

Jeremy Storm

Chief Medical Officer

Jeremy Storm

Originally hailing from Sioux Falls, SD, Dr. Storm graduated magna cum laude from the University of South Dakota in 2001, and Des Moines University with honors for medical school in 2005. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of South Dakota, followed by an infectious disease fellowship at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Storm brings a wealth of experience to SVH, having founded the first multi-specialty practice in Sioux Falls in over 20 years in 2017, where he oversaw its growth and development to include family medicine, internal medicine, infectious disease, rehabilitation, psychiatry and hospitalist medicine. His professional journey also includes serving on various hospital committees, with a particular passion for community and critical access hospitals.

His clinical interests lie in infectious diseases, where he finds fulfillment in helping patients recover from significant illness, as well as promoting health and wellness on a community level. Dr. Storm is passionate about building successful teams and expanding both established and new service lines to meet the evolving needs of patients, families, physicians, staff and the care teams he serves.

Outside of work, he cherishes time spent with his two children, Willy and Zada. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, biking, and exploring the beauty of nature. He also has a passion for sports, games of all kinds, reading, food and traveling.