Karen J Vigil MD FACP, FIDSA (She/Her)
HIV/AIDS Medicine, STD Medicine
Professor, Internal Medicine, McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. Associate Medical Director - HIV Services - Thomas Street at Quentin Mease - Harris Health. Quality Improvement Officer - Infectious Diseases - McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston
Join to view full profile
6431 Fannin StMSB 2.112Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 713-873-4000
Fax+1 713-500-0730
Dr. Vigil is on Doximity
As a Doximity member, you’ll join more than three million U.S. healthcare professionals—including 85+% of physicians, and 2/3 of all NPs and PAs—in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Dr. Karen Vigil is an infectious disease specialist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Harris Health System and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Cayetano Heredia University and has been in practice 16 years. She specializes in hiv/aids medicine and std medicine and is experienced in hiv/aids and infectious disease. She has more than 20 publications and over 300 citings.
Education & Training
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, Infectious Disease, 2006 - 2008
Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
Cayetano Heredia UniversityClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2009 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise E HR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Respiratory Virus Outpatient Study (FLU 002 Plus)
- Truvada Plus Raltegravir for Nonoccupational Post-exposure Prophylaxis (nPEP)
- Comparing the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Combination Antivirals (Amantadine, Ribavirin, Oseltamivir) Versus Oseltamivir for the Treatment of Influenza in Adults at Risk for Complications
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Brief Report: Hepatitis B Vaccination Histories in Persons With HIV Needing Revaccination.Minhee Kang, Triin Umbleja, Anchalee Avihingsanon, Sandra W Cardoso, Josphat Kosgei
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 2026-05-01 - 1 citationsLong-Term Mpox Sequelae 11 to 18 Months After Acute Illness : A Cohort Study in Two U.S. Cities.Preetam A Cholli, Jason Zucker, Karen J Vigil, Faisal S Minhaj, Paul J Weidle
Annals of Internal Medicine. 2026-03-01 - STI testing and diagnosis rates among patients with Mpox in 2 populous US cities, 2022.Shauna H Gunaratne, Karen J Vigil, Simian Huang, Nina Kumenda, Jacob McLean
BMC Medicine. 2025-10-09
Press Mentions
Pioneering Paper Shows Infection Control and Prevention in Clinics Is in Everyone’s HandsMay 3rd, 2018
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: