Angelica Cifuentes Kottkamp, MD

As an infectious disease specialist at NYU Langone, my philosophy revolves around proactive healthcare engagement and fostering strong partnerships between patients and providers to promote overall health and wellness. I find great fulfilment in my role, particularly in addressing the unique needs of the Hispanic and Latinx communities at the Virology Clinic at Bellevue Hospital.

I specialize in managing a wide array of infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on HIV care. My extensive training includes a residency in internal medicine at BronxCare Health System and a fellowship in infectious diseases and immunology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. My role as principal investigator at the Vaccine Center has involved multiple clinical trials for vaccines, including those for COVID-19, shingles, influenza, and mpox, highlighting my commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care. Additionally, at Bellevue Hospital, I provide inpatient infectious disease consultations alongside fellows and participate in outbreak responses to significant infectious diseases, such as mpox and COVID-19.

Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in both clinical and basic science research. My projects have focused on viruses like Zika and chikungunya, and I have played a significant role in educating future infectious disease specialists. My contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Teacher of the Year award in 2021 and the Junior Investigator of the Year award in 2024 from the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium (IDCRC). I am also proud to have participated in public vaccine education events alongside notable figures such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Carlos del Rio.

Driven by a passion for science and a commitment to improving public health, I moved to the United States in 2012 to further my career. My experiences as a research assistant at the Columbia Glomerular Center and subsequent roles at NYU Langone have shaped my approach to patient care and research. As the associate director for research and diversity at NYU Langone’s Vaccine Center and a lead attending for the Supporting, Educating, and Enriching Diversity (SEED) Mentoring Program, I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse medical community.