Wesley C. Van Voorhis MD, PhD

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4.9 out of 5
37 ratings
5 reviews

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Wesley C. Van Voorhis MD, PhD

Medical Specialties

  • Infectious diseases
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

37 ratings
4.9 out of 5

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5 reviews
June 23, 2026

The care Dr Van Vorhiss provides is no less than extraordinary. It's the combination of his knowledge, humility, warmth, how he communicate, and how much he cares about me that makes me feel there Is no better doctor. I feel blessed every time I see him.

February 4, 2026

Dr. Van Voorhis was kind and patient. He responded to my questions both on the portal and in person. I feel cared for and part of the decision process.

July 16, 2025

I was nervous and anxious about this appt..The Doctor was very clear on my condition and I must say, an excellent "bedside manner." I left the appt. Feeling confident in the information

February 24, 2025

Dr. VanVorhis gave me time, attention, interest, feedback, and an overall excellent visit. Best healthcare experience in decades.

January 17, 2025

Knowledgeable Thoughtful Kind

About Wesley C. Van Voorhis

Wesley C. Van Voorhis, M.D., Ph.D. is a board certified physician at UW Medical Center's Infectious Diseases & Tropical Medicine Clinic and director of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases. He is also a UW professor of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Medicine and adjunct professor of Global Health and Microbiology and is division head of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Van Voorhis believes patients should be treated with respect and informed of all of their options so they can make their own choices in their health care.

Dr. Van Voorhis earned his M.D. at Cornell. He is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. His clinical and research interests include infectious diseases in general, with subspecialization in parasitology and sexually transmitted diseases.

Personal Interests

In his free time Dr. Van Voorhis enjoys music, hiking and cycling

Education and Training

  • Cornell Univ. Medical College
    Medical education, 1984
  • Univ. of Calif. San Francisco
    Residency, Internal Medicine
  • Univ. of Calif. San Francisco
    Internship, Internal Medicine
  • UW - Infectious Diseases
    Fellowship, Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Infectious Disease, 1990, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, 1988, American Board of Internal Medicine