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Andrew Handel, MD, FAAPAssistant Professor of PediatricsDepartment of PediatricsDivision of Infectious DiseasesRenaissance School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Handel is an expert in pediatric infectious diseases, with experience treating
complicated bacterial, fungal, and viral infections involving all organs and body
parts. As a result of his training on Long Island, he has particular interest in tickborne
illnesses including Lyme disease. He is also passionate about research and advocacy
related to congenital CMV (cCMV) infections. He serves as the lead-investigator of
PROACTIVE NYS, a long-term follow-up study of children in New York State with cCMV. He has a passion
for children's health, evidence-based medicine, and supporting families through challenging
medical episodes.
Education
- MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Residency, Stony Brook Children's Hospital
- Fellowship, Stony Brook Children's Hospital
- Bachelor's, Cornell University
News Highlights
June 6, 2025'Tis the Season: Addressing Tick-Borne IllnessesContagion LiveRead ArticleJune 5, 2025CDC, wildlife experts warn of 'rough' tick season ahead with bites on the riseABC 7 New YorkRead ArticleJuly 14, 2025Surge in tick-borne illnesses linked to warmer weatherNews 12Read ArticleJuly 11, 2025July 11th, 2025 – Dr. Andrew HandelWLIW - Heart of The East EndRead ArticleJuly 6, 2025Why tick season is worse than usual and how to protect yourselfPBS News HourRead Article