In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Michael R. Scoma, a board-certified infectious disease specialist whose practice spans NYU Langone Health, Lenox Hill Hospital, and boutique private offices in Long Island and Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

Dr. Scoma opens up about his journey from following in his father’s footsteps to leading a modern infectious disease practice that blends academic rigor with deeply personalized patient care. He discusses complex conditions like Lyme disease, chronic viral infections, and long COVID, and explains why many of these “invisible illnesses” remain misunderstood and under-researched.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Scoma offers rare insight into:
✅ How chronic tick-borne and post-viral syndromes mirror one another
✅ Why telemedicine has become essential for reaching home-bound patients worldwide
✅ The challenges and rewards of maintaining independence in private practice
✅ The future of infectious disease care — from AI-driven models to gene-based treatments
✅ His upcoming research collaboration with Mount Sinai’s CORE Lab on long COVID

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening behind the headlines on chronic infections and long COVID, this episode delivers a compelling mix of science, empathy, and innovation.

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Guest: Dr. Michael R. Scoma
www.drmichaelscoma.com