Peter Shalit, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine (HIV/AIDS)

Dr. Peter Shalit is an internist who specializes in HIV care. Since 1990, he has been in private practice in Seattle, caring for several hundred patients infected with HIV infection.

Dr. Shalit is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington and Medical Director for the HIV Research Program at Swedish Medical Center.

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine—1989

Healthwise Knowledgebase Topics Reviewed

HIV Infection

Decision Point: Should I start antiretroviral drugs for HIV infection even though I have no symptoms?

Education

PhD in Genetics, University of Washington, Seattle, 1981

M.D.: University of Washington, 1985

Residency, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Washington, 1985–1986

Residency, Dept. of Medicine, University of Washington, 1986–1990

Chief Medical Resident, Providence Medical Center, Seattle, 1989–1990

Academic Appointments

University of Washington, Seattle:

• Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, 2006–present

Hospital Affiliations

Medical Director, HIV Program, Swedish Medical Center, 1996–present

Attending Physician, Swedish Medical Center

Professional Affiliations

American College of Physicians

American Academy of HIV Medicine

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

Association of Physicians for AIDS Care

Physicians for Social Responsibility

Selected Publications/Books

1. Lori F, Pollard RB, Whitman L, Bakare N, Blick G, Shalit P, Foli A (...), Lisziewicz J (2005) Lowering the dose of hydroxyurea minimizes toxicity and maximizes anti-HIV potency. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 21(4): 263–272.
2. O'Neill J, Shalit P (1992). Health care of the gay male patient. Primary Care, 19(1): 191–201.
3. Shalit P (1998). Living Well, the Gay Man's Essential Health Guide, New York: Alyson Publications.

Financial Disclosure

This reviewer reported no financial conflicts.