Bio
Dr. Colten J. Creel is an attending physician and faculty member in the Division of
Infectious Diseases at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, where he also serves
as the Co-Director of the MD/MPH Dual Degree Program. A native of Franklinton, Louisiana,
Dr. Creel returned to his home state to join the faculty after completing training
across the Mid-South and Texas.
Dr. Creel earned his Bachelor of Science from Louisiana College before pursuing his
medical education at LSUHSC New Orleans, where he completed the four-year integrated
MD/MPH program, cementing his foundational commitment to public health. He went on
to complete his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health
Science Center (UTHSC) in Memphis, followed by a fellowship in Infectious Diseases
at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center in Dallas. In addition
to his clinical degrees, he holds a Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology
from Tulane University.
Education
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN
Medical & Public Health Degrees: MD/MPH (Four-Year Dual Degree Program), LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans,
LA
Graduate Degree: MS in Microbiology and Immunology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Affiliated Hospitals & Clinics
- University Medical Center New Orleans
- Touro Infirmary
Publications
Dunn RC, Stegall CJ,
Creel C, Fuchs CJ, Menzies BE, Summers NA. Evaluating the delivery of care by telemedicine
for incarcerated people living with HIV: a cohort study. BMC Infect Dis. 2024 Jul
22;24(1):717.
doi: 10.1186/s12879-024-09528-1. PMID: 39039476; PMCID: PMC11265178.
Clinical & Academic Interests
Dr. Creel's clinical practice focuses on comprehensive HIV care, musculoskeletal infections,
and the management of patients requiring outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
(OPAT). His academic interests lie at the intersection of infectious diseases and
public health, specifically examining how optimized management strategies for these
conditions can improve community-level health outcomes, enhance healthcare delivery,
and bridge gaps in preventative care.
As a faculty educator, Dr. Creel is dedicated to the mentorship of fellows, residents,
and medical students. His academic focus centers on clinical education—specifically
the ability to translate complex microbiological and infectious disease concepts into
clear, high-yield frameworks that enhance trainee reasoning and bedside practice.
