J. Kevin Carmichael, MD, FIDSA
Chief of Service
El Rio Special Immunology Associates
Tucson, AZ

Research Topics

• Primary care of HIV-infected persons
• US-Mexico border HIV issues
• HIV workforce

Lecture and Writing Topics

• Primary care of HIV-infected persons
• HIV workforce
• Ryan White Program and healthcare reform
• HIV Medical Home program

Current Professional Summary

Dr Carmichael is Chief of Service at El Rio Special Immunology Associates in Tucson, Arizona. He is currently the Co-chair of the Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition.

Committees and Organizations

• Member, Institute of Medicine Committee on HIV Screening and Access to Care (2009–present)
• Co-chair, Ryan White Medical Providers Coalition (2009–present)
• American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) – HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) Joint Medical Workforce Working Group (2009–present)
• Arizona AIDS Drug Assistant Program (ADAP) Formulary Advisory Committee (2003–present)
• Member, Program Planning Committee and Core Faculty, IAS–USA (1999–present)
• Consultant to the Board of Directors, Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (1998–present)
• Member, AIDS Advisory Committee, Arizona Healthcare Cost Containment System (1997–2002)
• Member, HIV/AIDS Committee, Infectious Diseases Society of America (1998–2001)

Honors and Awards

• "Top Doc" Best Doctors in Tucson Lifestyle Magazine (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010)
• League of United Latin American Citizens State Community Service Award (2005)
• TheBody.com HIV Outstanding Physician Award (2005)
• Wingspan Community Ally Award (2004)
• Carondolet Community Trust Mission Award for Physician Commitment (2000)
• TORCH Award for Medical Advocacy, Tucson Organizations Recognizing Community Help (1991 and 1994)
• Iron Arrow Honor Society, University of Miami (1986)

Education

• Pennsylvania State University, MS (1981)
• University of Miami School of Medicine, MD (1986)
• Valley Medical Hospital, Internship in Family Medicine (1986–1987)
• Jackson Memorial Hospital, Residency in Family and Community Medicine (1987–1989)

Selected Publications

1. Carmichael JK, Deckard DT, Feinberg J, et al. Averting a Crisis in HIV Care: A Joint Statement of the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) and the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) On the HIV Medical Workforce. June 2009.
2. Carmichael JK. Coccidioidomycosis in HIV-infected persons. Clin Infect Dis. 2006;42:1059.
3. Young B, Carmichael JK, Johnson D, Mills T. PA update: DHHS guidelines for the treatment of HIV infection. JAAPA. 2006;Suppl:3-13.
4. Carmichael JK. Funding of HIV Care: A Clinician’s Perspective. Journal of Timely and Appropriate Care of People with HIV Disease. 2004;1: 27-28.
5. Carmichael JK. Lila Falling. J Am Board Fam Med. 2000;13:80.

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