Virtua Infectious Disease Physicians

Virtua Infectious Disease Physicians Martin Topiel started as a solo ID physician in 1984. Our practice has since grown to 17 physicians. Dr. Topiel founded Infectious Disease Physicians in 1984.

He graduated NYU Medical School and completed Residency training in Internal Medicine and Fellowship training in Infectious Disease at George Washington University. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Virtua Memorial Hospital and Chief of the Section of Infectious Diseases. Dr. Topiel is Infection Control Officer at Virtua and Chairman of the Infection Control Committee as t

he lead physician in preventing infections in the Health system and is a Fellow in the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America as well as a member of IDSA. He has led Virtua to receiving the NJ Hospital Association Award for Quality Excellence in 2018 for reducing the incidence of Clostridium difficile infections at Virtua and received physician awards for quality achievement. His experience also includes caring for anthrax patients during the outbreak in 2001. He has served as a media expert on the Today show, Dateline, local television stations and print news providing information on influenza, Lyme disease, anthrax, tick control and Clostridium difficile. During his career, Dr Topiel has been named as “Top Doc” in Philadelphia magazine, New Jersey Magazine, Castle Connelly Surveys, Inside Jersey Magazine and Consumers Choice awards.

Vibrio has infected people from NY to FL. Cases are expected to rise this summer.
06/01/2026

Vibrio has infected people from NY to FL. Cases are expected to rise this summer.

Florida health officials report Vibrio vulnificus cases are occurring earlier in the season than in previous years, while warning that infections will peak in warmer months.

A flesh eating bacteria called vibrio is growing in coastal waters. Infections are pretty rare (80k/year) but becoming m...
06/01/2026

A flesh eating bacteria called vibrio is growing in coastal waters. Infections are pretty rare (80k/year) but becoming more common as climate change heats up the ocean.

You can lower your risk by avoiding raw seafood and not swimming with open wounds.

Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as “flesh-eating” disease. People who get this serious form of vibri…

Measles has caused a surge of hospitalizations for severe symptoms. The virus can cause brain swelling, extreme dehydrat...
05/29/2026

Measles has caused a surge of hospitalizations for severe symptoms. The virus can cause brain swelling, extreme dehydration, pneumonia, and death.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed 31 new measles cases in a nationwide outbreak that has now reached 1,983 infections, as experts describe sometimes-serious symptoms that can warrant hospital stays, including brain inflammation and pneumonia. 

Morninga supplements have sickened more than 119 people in 36 states.
05/29/2026

Morninga supplements have sickened more than 119 people in 36 states.

Total Nutrition, Inc., recalls 2 brands of moringa capsules, and the CDC confirms 22 new cases.

Here’s what we know about Ebola’s risk to the US.
05/28/2026

Here’s what we know about Ebola’s risk to the US.

Public health experts say there's no scientific basis for banning travelers from the United States just because they have recently visited a country experiencing an Ebola outbreak.

A lot of Infectious Disease news today! Check out this rundown of today’s top stories:
05/27/2026

A lot of Infectious Disease news today! Check out this rundown of today’s top stories:

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

The World Cup is almost here! Here’s how cities, scientists, and health officials are working to keep us safe from infec...
05/27/2026

The World Cup is almost here! Here’s how cities, scientists, and health officials are working to keep us safe from infectious diseases.

Although rare diseases like Ebola are concerning, experts say that most public health preparation for the World Cup has been focused on familiar issues – but ramped up to match the scale of the event.

“Young people like to think they're immune to a lot of these things, but sepsis can happen to anybody. Young people do b...
05/26/2026

“Young people like to think they're immune to a lot of these things, but sepsis can happen to anybody. Young people do better than older people, but that doesn't guarantee that you won't die from it like Kyle Busch did."

Kyle Busch Died of Sepsis. An Expert Explains the Condition and Why It Is So Deadly. The NASCAR star, 41, died on May 21 after suffering from pneumonia

Climate change is supercharging a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio. Warming waters allow infections to spread.
05/26/2026

Climate change is supercharging a dangerous bacteria called Vibrio. Warming waters allow infections to spread.

Warming ocean waters are priming beaches and raw shellfish for Vibrio. Scientists are trying to stay one step ahead.

Dangerous listeria bacteria was found in the pet food, which is sold across the Northeast.
05/25/2026

Dangerous listeria bacteria was found in the pet food, which is sold across the Northeast.

A major dog food recall has expanded across nine East Coast states due to severe listeria risks that pose a threat to both pets and humans.

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1001 Briggs Road, Suite 250
Mount Laurel, NJ
08054

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Monday 8am - 4am
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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