
Outpatient Services
Not everyone with an infectious disease needs to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. However, your physician may refer you to one of our offices to either help diagnose, treat or even prevent specific infectious diseases. We often handle cases that are difficult to treat or don't respond to standard therapies, such as HIV/AIDS, osteomyelitis and multidrug-resistant infections. We will work with your referring physician until a diagnosis is found and treatment is complete. This treatment may include intravenous (IV) antibiotics. WIDC has an antibiotic infusion center on-site at their Lakewood and Broomfield clinics to provide out-patient IV services to patients that may not require hospitalization.
Please note, WIDC does require a referral for all patients.
Infusion Services
Both of our infusion centers are open Monday through Friday with our Lakewood office providing continued service on the weekends. During the course of treatment, our infusion patients remain under the direct supervision of our nursing staff. Our nurses and physicians work closely together to coordinate patient care and maintain communication during the duration of therapy.
Travel Clinic
An appointment in our travel clinic with one of our physicians will include itinerary specific advice, education, and vaccination recommendations tailored to the diseases common to your destination. We recommend calling to schedule your appointment at least 6 weeks prior to travel to ensure enough time for you to obtain all vaccinations and prescriptions. Most recommended vaccines are available the same day as your scheduled appointment.
Please note, most insurance plans do not cover the cost of travel vaccinations. Feel free to call our office for questions on pricing.
Hospital Affiliations
Our team rounds at sixteen hospitals in and around the northwest Denver metro area. Many of our physicians also participate in the Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship Committees. All of our hospital affiliations are listed below.
Welcome to WIDC
Founded in 1982 by Norman Fujita, MD, the physicians at Western Infectious Disease Consultants have been providing quality, specialty care in northwest Denver and the surrounding metro areas for over 40 years.
Currently, the practice is comprised of thirteen, board certified, Infectious Disease physicians. Our Lakewood and Broomfield offices are fully staffed and equipped for antibiotic infusion services. Our nursing staff is highly trained in PICC placement and care.
WIDC remains physician owned and operated, allowing our providers, nursing, administrative and billing staff to provide individualized care to our patients. We are dedicated to providing timely, compassionate, and expert consultations in all aspects of Infectious Disease to the patients in the hospitals and community we serve.


Lakewood Office
1536 Cole Blvd
Suite 120
Lakewood, CO 80401
(303) 425-9245
(303) 425-1378
Broomfield Office
3303 W. 144th Ave
Suite 103
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 425-9245
(303) 425-1378

Jeffrey DesJardin, MD
Katherine Johnson, DO
Laura Coster, MD
Mary Ann DeGroote, MD
Meet our Physicians
Brent Wieland, MD
Benjamin White, MD
Angela Budgin, MD
Meet our Physicians
Charlotte Ellenbogen, DO
Teresa Cushman, MD
Swati Vempati, MD
Meet our Physicians
Amber Noon, MD
Marinka Kartalija, MD
Vimal Jhaveri, MD
Meet our Physicians
Emeritus Physicians
Norman Fujita, MD
Dr. Norman Fujita founded Western Infectious Disease Consultants in 1982 and retired in 2013.
Susan Mason, MD
Dr. Susan Mason joined WIDC in 1985 and retired in 2012.
David Lucks, MD
Dr. David Lucks joined WIDC in 2005. Unfortunately, and unexpectedly, Dr. Lucks passed away in 2013.
Sonali Hemachandra, MD
Dr. Sonali Hemachandra joined WIDC in 2013 and made a career change in 2023.
What our patients say about us
"Their entire staff was very competent, friendly, and helpful. I was quite impressed with their office and would easily recommend them."
"Unfortunately, this is where I'll be coming every day for 6 weeks. I must say though, these nurses and doctors are awesome. I can't say enough about this place. It's clean, organized and staff is super nice. Not a place I want to be every day, but staff makes it bearable."
"The staff was friendly and professional, and the service provided was outstanding. Highly recommended!"











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