Dr. Julia Rosebush, DO | Infectious Disease

About Dr. Julia Rosebush

Dr Julia Rosebush is a board-certified pediatric infectious disease physician and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Chicago Medicine. She is the Medical Director of Care2Prevent (C2P), the university’s Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program, which, as Chicago’s South Side’s largest pediatric HIV care provider, treats nearly 800 people each year.

Now providing pediatric infectious disease consults for Doctiplus and working at UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, Dr Rosebush has dedicated much of her career to caring for vulnerable young people living with or potentially exposed to HIV/AIDs — and other infectious diseases. Care2Prevent has, under her leadership, expanded into a comprehensive program providing clinical HIV care, supportive services (including housing), prevention programming and education, as well as HIV/STI testing and regular access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for some of South Chicago’s most at-risk youth.
Dr Rosebush has rigour in the management of pediatric HIV/AIDS with a specific interest in multidrug-resistant strains of HIV infection, STI co-infections among the youth living with HIV disease and the biopsychosocial approach to HIV prevention. She has a holistic view that treating HIV in children and adolescents is not simply about getting rid of the virus, but also about mental health, social determinants of health, family dynamics and prevention education.
What sets Dr Rosebush apart is her deep dedication to adolescent and young adult health. She acknowledges that this age cohort encounters particular difficulties in HIV treatment, such as barriers to adherence, stigma, mental health issues and transitional care needs. Her model stresses meeting young people where they’re at, giving them judgment-free care and helping them take charge of their health.
Academically, Dr Rosebush has been Principal Investigator on several studies within the National Institutes of Health-funded PHACS (Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study) and IMPAACT (International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials) networks. Her recent appointment to the IMPAACT 2007 protocol team underscores her expertise and long history of service in pediatric HIV research. Her work will contribute to improving the scientific knowledge of HIV treatment and prevention in children and adolescents.
Dr Rosebush’s international work at Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative in Botswana provided her with greater insights into global HIV epidemiology, deepened her commitment to health equity, and made an impressionable impression upon seeing first-hand how HIV hits low-income communities most severely; consequently, she made it her career goal to support at-risk communities within Chicago as well.

Besides clinical care and research interests, Dr Rosebush has a strong portfolio investment in medical education. In addition to taking care of children and families, as an educator, she serves as Program Director for the Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship training program, where she trains future generations of infectious disease specialists with a particular focus on developing leaders in our field. Her mentees get to learn from, and — even better — practice empathy in the model of culturally informed care.
She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (FPIDS).
We hear endless glowing testimonials on Dr Rosebush — her empathy, non-judgmental demeanour, knowledge of complex infectious organisms and how she really does want the whole person to be a better version of themselves, not just the microbiome! And the lives of many of the young people in that work — living with HIV, not merely surviving but thriving — are theirs to credit her for.

Whether your child is living with HIV, exposed to infectious diseases, needing STI testing and treatment, requiring travel medicine consultation or needs expert Infectious Disease care, Dr Rosebush provides cutting-edge medical expertise delivered with compassion, cultural sensitivity and tireless advocacy for vulnerable youth.

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Experience & Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO): Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Pediatrics Residency: Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship: Emory University

International Experience:

• Clinical Work: Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, Botswana
  • Provided pediatric HIV care in resource-limited settings
  • Gained expertise in global HIV epidemiology
  • Developed cultural competency in infectious disease care

Board Certifications:

• Board Certified in Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics
• Board Certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases – American Board of Pediatrics
• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
• Fellow, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (FPIDS)

Academic Appointments:

• Associate Professor of Pediatrics – University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
• Medical Director – Care2Prevent (C2P) Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Program
• Program Director – Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training Program

Professional Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor & Medical Director, University of Chicago Medicine
• Care2Prevent Leadership: Expanded program to serve 800+ patients annually
• Research Leadership: Site Principal Investigator for NIH-funded studies
• Medical Education: Fellowship Program Director with focus on leadership development

Achievements & Recognition:

• Successfully leads largest pediatric HIV program on Chicago’s South Side
• Expanded Care2Prevent services to comprehensive prevention and treatment model
• Increased HIV/STI testing and PrEP uptake among vulnerable South Chicago youth
• Site PI for PHACS and IMPAACT network studies (NIH-funded)
• IMPAACT 2007 Protocol Team Member
• Expert in multidrug-resistant HIV management
• Published researcher in pediatric HIV and infectious diseases
• Award-winning medical educator and mentor
• Fellowship Program Director developing next generation of specialists

Research Contributions:

• PHACS Network (Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study): Site Principal Investigator
• IMPAACT Network (International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials): Site PI
• IMPAACT 2007 Protocol Team Member
• Research focus areas:
  • Multidrug-resistant HIV infections in children
  • STI co-infection in HIV-positive youth
  • Biopsychosocial aspects of HIV prevention
  • PrEP uptake and adherence in adolescents
  • Adolescent HIV treatment outcomes

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Fellow
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) – Fellow
• Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
• HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA)
• Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)

Consultation Details

Types of Consultations Offered:

HIV Initial Consultation (90 minutes) – $400 (Usually covered by insurance)

• Comprehensive HIV history and assessment
• Review of all previous HIV testing and treatment
• Current medication review and resistance history
• Physical examination
• Laboratory testing (viral load, CD4 count, resistance testing)
• Antiretroviral therapy recommendations
• Adherence assessment and support planning
• Opportunistic infection screening
• Mental health and substance use screening
• Coordination with case management and support services

HIV Follow-Up Visit (30-45 minutes) – $250-300 (Usually covered by insurance)

• Viral load and CD4 count review
• Medication adherence assessment
• Side effect management
• Antiretroviral therapy adjustments
• Opportunistic infection prevention
• Growth and development monitoring
• Mental health check-in
• Coordination of supportive services

PrEP Consultation (60 minutes) – $300 (Often covered by insurance)

• HIV risk assessment
• PrEP education and counseling
• Baseline testing (HIV, STI, kidney function)
• PrEP prescription and initiation
• Adherence counseling
• Follow-up monitoring plan
• Safer sex education

PEP Consultation (45 minutes) – $275 (Usually covered by insurance)

• Exposure risk assessment
• HIV testing
• PEP medication initiation (if within 72 hours of exposure)
• Follow-up testing schedule
• Prevention counseling

STI Testing and Treatment (30 minutes) – $200 (Usually covered by insurance)

• Comprehensive STI screening
• Rapid testing when available
• Treatment of diagnosed infections
• Partner notification assistance
• Prevention counseling
• Follow-up testing recommendations

General Infectious Disease Consultation (60 minutes) – $350 (Usually covered by insurance)

• Evaluation of complex or recurrent infections
• Fever of unknown origin workup
• Travel medicine consultation
• Post-travel illness evaluation
• Immunocompromised host infections
• Antibiotic-resistant infection management

Travel Medicine Consultation (45 minutes) – $275

• Destination-specific health risks
• Recommended vaccinations
• Malaria prophylaxis if needed
• Travel health kit recommendations
• Prevention strategies

What to Bring to Your Appointment:

✓ Insurance card and photo ID
✓ Complete medical records (especially HIV-related if applicable)
✓ Current medication list with doses
✓ Previous lab results (viral load, CD4, resistance testing)
✓ Immunization records
✓ List of questions and concerns
✓ For adolescents: May be seen confidentially per Illinois law

Confidentiality for Adolescents:

Illinois law allows minors to consent to:

• HIV testing and treatment
• STI testing and treatment
• Substance abuse treatment
• Mental health services

Dr. Rosebush provides confidential care to adolescents while encouraging family involvement when appropriate and desired by the patient.

Insurance & Payment:

Accepted Insurance Plans: UChicago Medicine accepts most major insurance including:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Aetna
• United Healthcare
• Cigna
• Humana
• Medicare and Medicaid
• Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
• Most managed care plans

Financial Assistance:

• Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program assistance available
• Patient financial counselors help navigate coverage
• Sliding scale fees for uninsured patients
• Medication assistance programs coordinated

HIV Medication Coverage: Care2Prevent team assists with:

• Insurance authorization for HIV medications
• Patient assistance program applications
• Co-pay assistance programs
• Free medication programs for eligible patients