Andrew Martinez

Dr. Martinez is a second-year Infectious Diseases fellow at Yale School of Medicine, serving as Chief Fellow. He completed his internal medicine residency at Loma Linda University and earned both his medical degree and a Master of Science in Medical Sciences from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. During his master’s training, he conducted research in a BSL-3 laboratory on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Erdman strain), investigating synergistic therapies to enhance eradication alongside standard RIPE treatment.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Martinez received his undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Oregon State University. His academic interests include global health, HIV medicine, neglected tropical diseases, and medical education with particular interest in strengthening infectious diseases care throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

He holds an AAHIVS credential through the American Academy of HIV Medicine, reflecting his commitment to excellence in HIV care. Current designation under T32 grant with projects pertaining to implementation of rapid-start ART in persons living with HIV in Peru and implementation of rapid-start HCV treatment in persons with socioeconomic stressors such as housing insecurity, substance use disorder, or serious mental illness in the New Haven region.