Andrea Covington, MD, M.S.P.H.

Dr. Andrea L. Covington is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Tulane University School of Medicine. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. Dr. Covington earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and a Master of Science in Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She completed her Infectious Diseases fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Dr. Covington brings a diverse background in academic medicine, global health, and infectious diseases. Prior to joining Tulane, she served on the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and practiced as a hospitalist while actively participating in medical education, research, and global health initiatives. Her career has included clinical, research, and leadership roles in the United States, West Africa, the Dominican Republic, and Uganda.

Her clinical and academic interests include HIV medicine, tropical and emerging infectious diseases, global health, antimicrobial stewardship, fungal infections, and outbreak preparedness and response. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented her work at national and international scientific meetings.

Dr. Covington is committed to advancing patient care through clinical excellence, research, and education. She is passionate about mentoring trainees and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.